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The Family Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey: Comparisons with Obesity and Physical Activity in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Helsel, Brian C.; Foster, Rachel N. S.; Sherman, Joseph; Steele, Robert; Ptomey, Lauren T.; Montgomery, Robert; Washburn, Richard A.; Donnelly, Joseph E. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at a heightened risk for obesity. Family-level measures of nutrition and physical activity may help explain factors contributing to disproportionate rates of weight gain. Twenty adolescents with ASD participated in baseline testing for a study to assess the feasibility of remotely-delivered yoga.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Obesity, At Risk Persons
The Relationship between Nutrition-Physical Activity Behaviors of Autistic Children with Their Families and Children's Obesity Levels during COVID Pandemic
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Umran Cevik Guner U; Irem Bilkay – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
The family has a key role in the obesity management of children with autism. This study examines the relationship between the nutrition-physical activity behaviors of autistic children with their families and children's obesity levels during COVID-19 pandemic. The descriptive and cross-sectional study involved 80 parents of autistic children. A…
Descriptors: Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Relationship, Family Relationship
The Combination of Food Approach and Food Avoidant Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: "Selective Overeating"
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Nadeau, Monica V.; Richard, Emily; Wallace, Gregory L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Based on parent questionnaires, we demonstrate the presence of an eating pattern among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is characterized by both food selectivity and eating in the absence of hunger. Children with ASD were categorized as engaging in eating patterns of selective overeating, selective eating only, overeating only, or…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Diagnostic and Physical Effects in Parasympathetic Response to Social Evaluation in Youth with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Muscatello, Rachael A.; Kim, Ahra; Vandekar, Simon; Corbett, Blythe A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may demonstrate atypical autonomic (ANS) responses; however, research remains inconsistent. This study examined parasympathetic response during social evaluation in 241 youth (10-13 years) with ASD (n = 138) or typical development (TD; n = 103). Diagnosis, age, pubertal development, and body mass…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Physiology, Neurological Organization
The Association between Obesity and Key Health or Psychosocial Outcomes among Autistic Adults: A Systematic Review
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Gilmore, Daniel G.; Longo, Anne; Hand, Brittany N. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Obesity is linked with health and psychosocial outcomes among many populations. However, it is unclear the extent to which obesity is linked with these outcomes among autistic adults. We searched seven research databases for articles examining the association between obesity and autistic adults' health and psychosocial outcomes. Three studies…
Descriptors: Obesity, Health, Adults, Autism
Weight Management Outcomes of Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder Seeking Treatment from a Multidisciplinary Team
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Killian, Haley J.; Pallotto, Isabella K.; Sweeney, Brooke R.; Dreyer Gillette, Meredith L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
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 obesity in youth with ASD, understanding factors relating to success in obesity treatment provides insight into implementing efficacious treatments for youth. The current study…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, At Risk Persons, Obesity
An Exploration of Physical and Phenotypic Characteristics of Bangladeshi Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Rahaman, Md. Ashiquir; Lopa, Maksuda; Uddin, K. M. Furkan; Baqui, Md. Abdul; Keya, Selina Parvin; Faruk, Md. Omar; Sarker, Shaoli; Basiruzzaman, Mohammed; Islam, Mazharul; AlBanna, Ammar; Jahan, Nargis; Chowdhury, M. A. K. Azad; Saha, Narayan; Hussain, Manzoor; Colombi, Costanza; O'Rielly, Darren; Woodbury-Smith, Marc; Ghaziuddin, Mohammad; Rahman, Mohammad Mizanur; Uddin, Mohammed – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
This study explored the physical and clinical phenotype of Bangladeshi children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A totally of 283 children who were referred for screening and administered Module 1 of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) were included. Overall, 209 met the ADOS algorithmic cutoff for ASD. A trend for greater weight…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Genetics, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Differences in Body Mass Index (BMI) in Early Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Compared to Youth with Typical Development
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Corbett, Blythe A.; Muscatello, Rachael A.; Horrocks, Briana K.; Klemencic, Mark E.; Tanguturi, Yasas – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Adolescence is a time of exceptional physical health juxtaposed against significant psychosocial and weight-related problems. The study included 241, 10-to-13-year-old youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD, N = 138) or typical development (TD, N = 103). Standardized exams measured pubertal development, height (HT), weight (WT), heart rate (HR),…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Body Composition, Body Weight
Trajectories of Change in the Behavioral and Health Phenotype of Adolescents and Adults with Fragile X Syndrome and Intellectual Disability: Longitudinal Trends over a Decade
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Usher, Lauren V.; DaWalt, Leann S.; Hong, Jinkuk; Greenberg, Jan S.; Mailick, Marsha R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
This study examined trajectories of daily living skills, behavior problems, body mass index (BMI), and health conditions spanning nearly a decade in adolescents and adults with fragile X syndrome (N = 134; age range at study end = 19-49 years), examining influences of sex and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms. Hierarchical linear modeling…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Genetic Disorders, Gender Differences
Obesity Status and Physical Activity Level in Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Pilot Study
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Garcia-Pastor, T.; Salinero, J. J.; Theirs, C. I.; Ruiz-Vicente, D. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
The purpose of the present study was to compare body composition and physical activity level between children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). A sample of 78 children, adolescents and adults participated in the study. Anthropometrics and physical activity, using GT1M accelerometer, were assessed. Overweight and obesity prevalence…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Children
Brief Report: Physical Activity, Body Mass Index and Arterial Stiffness in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Preliminary Findings
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Heffernan, Kevin S.; Columna, Luis; Russo, Natalie; Myers, Beth A.; Ashby, Christine E.; Norris, Michael L.; Barreira, Tiago V. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
We examined the association between physical activity (PA), body mass index (BMI) and novel measures of subclinical cardiovascular disease (CVD) in 15 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (mean age 7 ± 2 years, 2 girls). PA was objectively assessed using accelerometry as time spent in moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Arterial…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Body Composition
Bone Mineral Density in Boys Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case-Control Study
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Barnhill, Kelly; Ramirez, Lucas; Gutierrez, Alan; Richardson, Wendy; Marti, C. Nathan; Potts, Amy; Shearer, Rebeca; Schutte, Claire; Hewitson, Laura – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
This study compared bone mineral density (BMD) of the spine obtained by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), nutritional status, biochemical markers, and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in 4-8 year old boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with a group of age-matched, healthy boys without ASD. Boys with ASD had significantly lower spine BMD…
Descriptors: Males, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Case Studies
Nutritional Impact of a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Marí-Bauset, Salvador; Llopis-González, Agustín; Zazpe, Itziar; Marí-Sanchis, Amelia; Suárez-Varela, María Morales – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
We compared anthropometric values, nutrient intake, the Healthy Eating Index and food variety in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), 20 on a gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diet and 85 on a regular diet in Valencia (Spain) using 3-days food diaries. Those on the GFCF diet had a lower weight, body mass index, and total energy, pantothenic…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Dietetics, Nutrition
Nutritional Status of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs): A Case-Control Study
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Marí-Bauset, Salvador; Llopis-González, Agustín; Zazpe-García, Itziar; Marí-Sanchis, Amelia; Morales-Suárez-Varela, María – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have problems of food selectivity, implying risks of nutritional deficiencies. The aim was to compare intakes of macro and micronutrients and body mass index in ASD and typically developing (TD) children. In a case--control study, 3-day food diaries and anthropometric measurements were completed for ASD…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Comparative Analysis
Co-Occurrence of Autism and Asthma in a Nationally-Representative Sample of Children in the United States
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Kotey, Stanley; Ertel, Karen; Whitcomb, Brian – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
Few large epidemiological studies have examined the co-occurrence of autism and asthma. We performed a cross-sectional study to examine this association using the 2007 National Survey of Children's Health dataset (n = 77,951). We controlled for confounders and tested for autism-secondhand smoke interaction. Prevalence of asthma and autism…
Descriptors: Autism, Diseases, Comorbidity, Children
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