Importance Contemporary studies raise concerns regarding the implications of excessive
screen time on the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the existing …

Young adults with autism spectrum disorder are an underserved population. Evidence-
based guidelines for physical activity programs to address the lifelong needs of this …

Background: Electronic screen media play an increasingly vital role in children's
entertainment; however, excessive screen time may negatively influence child development …

Importance It is unclear to what extent the duration of screen time in infancy is associated
with the subsequent diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Objective To examine the …

Background Studies of autistic children suggest that restricted eating, reduced physical
activity, and sleep disorders are common; however, no studies attempt to broadly describe …

Preschool children's exposure to screen media and associations with sleep, language, and
cognition were investigated along with the time of day of screen exposure, content type, and …

Children and youth with autism spectrum disorder engage in less physical activity than
neurotypically developing peers. This may be due to factors associated with autism …

Background It is increasingly recognized that children's physical activity behaviors are
shaped by neighborhood environment factors and their parent's support. However, these …

Lower levels of physical activity (PA) are often observed among children with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to children without ASD; however, some studies have …

Objective: To investigate the current status of screen time in children with ASD, its correlation
with autistic symptoms and developmental quotient (DQ), and the factors affecting screen …