Positive mother-child interactions and parenting styles were associated with lower screen time in early childhood.

Aim: This study examined long-term associations between mother-child interactions and parenting styles and electronic screen time.

Methods: We studied 280 healthy children (53.2% girls) enrolled at a mean age of 36 ± 0.

Background media exposure prolongs nighttime sleep latency in Thai infants.

Background: Less is known about the effect of screen time and sleep at a younger age on current sleep outcome in infants. Therefore, we examined whether sleep parameter at a younger age and daily exposure of electronic media could predict sleep outcomes in 12-mo-old Thai infants.

Methods: There were 208 typically developing infants enrolled since 6 mo old.

Two-Step Screening of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers in Thai Children with Language Delay and Typically Developing Children.

This study aimed to validate the use of two-step Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) screening adapted for a Thai population. Our participants included both high-risk children with language delay (N = 109) and low-risk children with typical development (N = 732). Compared with the critical scoring criteria, the total scoring method (failing ≥3 items) yielded the highest sensitivity of 90.

Sleep Behaviors and Sleep Problems in School-Aged Children in Thailand.

Background: Sleep problems can have a significant effect on children behaviors, emotional and cognitive developments. However, limited information is available regarding the sleep behaviors and sleep problems of school-aged children in Thailand. The purposes of this study were to examine the prevalence of sleep problems and to describe sleep/wake pattern of Thai children.

Increased Sleep Disturbances in Thai Children With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Compared With Typically Developing Children.

This study compares sleep disturbances in Thai children aged 5-12 years with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and typically developing children using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ)-Thai version. Fifty-five children with ADHD and 110 typically developing children were enrolled. Their parents completed the CSHQ, the ADHD rating scales, and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).

Low-glycemic index diet may improve insulin sensitivity in obese children.

Background: A low-glycemic index (GI) diet may be beneficial for weight management due to its effect on insulin metabolism and satiety.

Methods: Obese children aged 9-16 y were randomly assigned either a low-GI diet or a low-fat diet (control group) for 6 mo. Body composition changes were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and bioelectrical impedance analysis.

Elevated background TV exposure over time increases behavioural scores of 18-month-old toddlers.

Aim: To investigate whether trends of TV exposure from age six to 18 months and adult TV programmes were associated with behavioural concerns of 18-month-old Thai toddlers.

Methods: There were 194 healthy infants recruited at age six months and followed up until 18 months of age in this present cohort. TV exposure variables were assessed by interviewing in depth at both six- and 18-month-old visits.

Evening media exposure reduces night-time sleep.

Aim: To investigate whether evening media exposure, bedroom media use and night-time sleep duration at age 6 months are associated with night-time sleep duration in 12-month-old Thai infants.

Methods: We enrolled 208 infants in this study at 6 months of age. They were followed-up at 12 months of age.

Comparison of television viewing between children with autism spectrum disorder and controls.

Aim: To examine the pattern and extent of television viewing in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared with typically developing controls and those with delayed language development (DLD).

Methods: Fifty-four individuals with ASD (mean age 2.56 ± 0.

Television viewing associates with delayed language development.

Aim: To identify impact of television viewing on language development.

Methods: The case-control study included 56 new patients with language delay and 110 normal children, aged 15-48 months. Language delay was diagnosed by reviewing language milestones and Denver-II.