Hungarian researchers warn that excessive use of digital devices among preschoolers during the coronavirus pandemic may lead to impaired linguistic abilities and speech disorders. The study highlights a significant decline in children's language skills compared to previous years, attributing this to the overwhelming visual stimuli from smartphones and tablets, which hinder passive language learning. Experts express concern over the long-term developmental consequences, likening some behaviors to virtual autism. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)