Objectives:
The aim of the study was to see if and to what extent the length of time spent in front of a TV, computer, laptop or tablet screen differentiates the development of children.

Methods:
The study included 46 girls and 55 boys aged 6–10. The children were tested with the IDS-2 test, while parents were asked to fill out questionnaires, regarding demographic information, time of contact with media and child development. Diagnosis was made for ASD, ADHD, depressive symptoms and anxiety disorders.

Results:
The results indicated significant differences between children spending more than two hours a day in front of a computer or TV and those with less contact time, in terms of large motor development and the social-emotional sphere in the test used to diagnose autism.

Conclusions:
The results are consistent with reports indicating a potential link between media contact time and ASD traits in children. It is therefore reasonable not only to limit the amount of time early school-age children spend in contact with the media, but also to closely monitor those who exceed this time limit.