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

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk for obesity. Although
treatments for obesity exist, they do not address unique ASD related characteristics. The …

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 …

Evidence-based weight-loss treatments for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are
lacking. Therefore, a parent-based weight-loss treatment for children with ASD (PBT-ASD) …

Background and objective In response to the elevated levels of overweight and obesity
among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this article provides a systematic …

Objective To evaluate the adaptation and implementation of an existing, evidence-based
nutrition program for children with autism and their parents. Methods Children aged 7–12 …

Research suggests that the prevalence of obesity in children with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) is higher than in typically developing children. The US Preventive Services Task …

Previous literature suggests children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a higher
prevalence of excess weight than typically developing (TD) children, but information …

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 …

Decreased engagement in beneficial physical activity and increased levels of sedentary
behavior and unhealthy weight are a continued public health concern in adolescents …