Identification, evaluation, and management of children with autism spectrum disorder

SL Hyman, SE Levy, SM Myers, DZ Kuo, S Apkon… - …, 2020 - publications.aap.org
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with reported
prevalence in the United States of 1 in 59 children (approximately 1.7%). Core deficits are …

Designing serious game interventions for individuals with autism

EM Whyte, JM Smyth, KS Scherf - Journal of autism and developmental …, 2015 - Springer
The design of “Serious games” that use game components (eg, storyline, long-term goals,
rewards) to create engaging learning experiences has increased in recent years. We …

Prevalence of physical and mental health conditions in Medicare-enrolled, autistic older adults

BN Hand, AM Angell, L Harris, LA Carpenter - Autism, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
While there is emerging evidence on the prevalence of physical and mental health
conditions among autistic adults, less is known about this population's needs during older …

Exercise effects for children with autism spectrum disorder: metabolic health, autistic traits, and quality of life

CVA Toscano, HM Carvalho… - Perceptual and motor …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
This study examined the effects of a 48-week exercise-based intervention on the metabolic
profile, autism traits, and perceived quality of life in children with autism spectrum disorder …

Obesity and autism

AP Hill, KE Zuckerman, E Fombonne - Pediatrics, 2015 - publications.aap.org
OBJECTIVE: Overweight and obesity are increasingly prevalent in the general pediatric
population. Evidence suggests that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may be …

[HTML][HTML] Atopic diseases and inflammation of the brain in the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorders

TC Theoharides, I Tsilioni, AB Patel, R Doyle - Translational psychiatry, 2016 - nature.com
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affect as many as 1 in 45 children and are characterized
by deficits in sociability and communication, as well as stereotypic movements. Many …

Global prevalence of obesity, overweight and underweight in children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder, attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder: A …

YJ Li, XN Xie, X Lei, YM Li, X Lei - Obesity Reviews, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) may have unhealthy bodyweight. This meta‐analysis was performed to understand …

[HTML][HTML] Risk factors for unhealthy weight gain and obesity among children with autism spectrum disorder

KK Dhaliwal, CE Orsso, C Richard, AM Haqq… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by social and
communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. Children with ASD are also at a higher risk …

Prevalence of overweight and obesity in a large clinical sample of children with autism

S Broder-Fingert, K Brazauskas, K Lindgren… - Academic pediatrics, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Overweight and obesity are major pediatric public health problems in the
United States; however, limited data exist on the prevalence and correlates of overnutrition …

[HTML][HTML] Nutritional status of individuals with autism spectrum disorders: do we know enough?

S Ranjan, JA Nasser - Advances in Nutrition, 2015 - Elsevier
The incidence of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is on the rise; therefore,
well-timed screening is important. Given that this is a nutritionally vulnerable population, it is …