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Autism, Problematic Internet Use and Gaming Disorder: A Systematic Review
Link to article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40489-021-00243-0 The present study investigated the association between autism and problematic internet use (PIU) and gaming disorder (GD). A systematic literature search was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. A total of 2286 publications were screened, and 21 were deemed eligible for inclusion in the review. The majority of the studies found positive associations between PIU and subclinical autistic-like traits with...
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So true Peter. I am finding this also with the population I am working with. Great article that was posted of the research review.
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Re: Autism, Problematic Internet Use and Gaming Disorder: A Systematic Review
I recall when I worked in the problem gambling and technology use service at CAMH, many of the problem gaming clients would present with signs of ASD. So this was the research playing out in real life.