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A multiple linear regression model was used to analyze the factors related to the vitamin D concentration.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> A multiple linear regression analysis showed that screen time (\u03b2 = \u22120.122, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.032), age (\u03b2 = \u22120.233, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.001), and blood collection month (reflecting sunshine duration) (\u03b2 = 0.177, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0.004) were statistically significant. The vitamin D concentration in the children with ASD was negatively correlated with screen time and age and positively correlated with sunshine duration.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold> The vitamin D levels in children with ASD are related to electronic screen time, age and sunshine duration. 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