Technoference

Technoference

in Early Childhood

What is it and what are the impacts?

What is Technoference and What does it impact?

Technoference refers to the interruptions in interpersonal communication caused by attention paid to personal technological devices. AREAS OF IMPACT: Attachment is the emotional bond that forms between infant and carefiver and the means by which the helpless infant gets primary needs met. Attunement refers to how responsive the parent/caregiver is to a child's emotional needs.

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Serve& Return

Serve and return refers to the back and forth interactions between parent and child. It is a focused two-way interaction that is critical in brain development and promoting attachment and attunement.

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Still Faceexperiment

Young children are very responsive to social interaction and need serve and return from their parent or caregiver. In the video you can see the children's stressful response when the mother is not responding or "returning" their "serves".

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Neuro-Development

Neurodevelopment is the brain's development of neurological pathways that influence performance and functionality.

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Technoference Impacts on Attachment & Attunement

Technoference impacts a parent's and caregiver's ability to build and strengthen attachment and provide positive attunement with their child.

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where Does Technoference Occur & What can we do instead?

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Technoference is prevalent in our lives on a daily basis. It can be as simple as text messaging and as consuming as social media scrolling or gaming.

Screen time by age

These are the suggested screen time use by age. Taking a consistent and proactive approach to digital media useage of both adult and child has may benefits.

• provides opportunities to strengthen connections of personal relationships
• improves physical health by freeing up time for play outside
• provides opportunities to explore the world around you

Source: Mayo Clinic Health System

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