Adolescents with developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may
be particularly vulnerable to obesity due to the behavioral, physical, and psychosocial …

Background Meta‐analyses suggest an association between autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) and obesity, but the factors underlying this association remain unclear. This study …

Children with autism spectrum disorder are at increased risk for obesity compared to
typically developing children. Many obesity intervention programs exclude children with …

Abstract Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk for developing
obesity when compared to their typically developing peers. Given higher prevalence of …

OBJECTIVES: In children and adolescents, the prevalence of overweight has increased in
the last 20 years. little research is available on the prevalence of obesity in children with …

Objective: The prevalence of obesity in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is high, and
managing obesity in children with ASD can be challenging. The study's objective was to …

The state of obesity in youth is continuing to be a significant public health concern and the
impact on youth with autism spectrum disorder or other neurodevelopmental disorders can …

Research suggests that the prevalence of obesity in children with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) is at least as high as that seen in typically developing children. Many of the risk factors …

Background: In addition to the inherent challenges of their condition, children with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) are also susceptible to the global obesity epidemic. However …

Several studies have indicated that the prevalence of unhealthy body weight in individuals
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is high. It is unclear whether factors related to the …