Background The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and childhood obesity are
increasing, and youth with ASD are at an increased risk of obesity compared to typically …

Background Given the increased risk of obesity and neurodevelopmental and mental health
conditions in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), research on potential …

The purpose of this study was to examine current overweight and obesity prevalence rates
among US youth (aged 10–17 years) with and without autism spectrum disorder, based on …

To examine obesity prevalence in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and
neurotypical (NT) youth living in rural and urban areas. Data is from the 2019 National …

Abstract Background and Objectives Previous literature using small sample sizes and
limited geographic areas report that overweight/obesity and physical inactivity occur at …

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be at increased risk for overweight and
obesity, but little information is known about correlates of overweight and obesity in this …

Background The prevalence of obesity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
exceeds that of the general population, but the level of parental concern about obesity in …

OBJECTIVE: Overweight and obesity are increasingly prevalent in the general pediatric
population. Evidence suggests that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may be …

Introduction: Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appear to be at
greater risk of excess weight gain. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was …

Background: We sought to assess the association between age and the prevalence of
obesity among children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the 2011–2012 …