The Growing Prevalence of Virtual Autism: A Cause for Concern

Authors

  • Anum Ashraf Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Rabia Azmat Special Education Centre, Jhang, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v5i1.1752

Keywords:

Virtual Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Screen Time, Children

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JHRR Vol. 5, Issue 1, January 2025

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Published

2025-01-31

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Anum Ashraf, & Rabia Azmat. (2025). The Growing Prevalence of Virtual Autism: A Cause for Concern. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 5(1), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v5i1.1752

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Vol. 5, Issue 1, January 2025

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