ReviewHarvard review of psychiatry
Obesity in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Review in Harvard review of psychiatry. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 58 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
A Feasibility and Acceptability Study of Elevated Protein Dietary Intake for Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) While on Atypical Antipsychotic Medication
An Integrated Nutrition Intervention Through the Part C Early Intervention Services to Promote Healthy Eating Habits for Children With ASD
Who cites it
58 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 170 citations in OpenAlex.
- Feeding Behaviours in Families With Children or Young People With Autism: A Systematic Review.Nutrition bulletin · 2026Pooled it
- Adverse outcomes for autistic people: an umbrella review of mental health, physical health, social and lifestyle domains.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
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- Effectiveness of exercise intervention on improving fundamental motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Pooled it
- The Effects of Exercise Interventions on Executive Functions in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2022Pooled it
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity Levels in Children and Adolescents With and Without ASD in Inclusive Schools.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2021Pooled it
- Effects of Physical Exercise on the Stereotyped Behavior of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2019Pooled it
- Autism, Obesity, and PTSD Among Adolescents and Young Adults: An Analysis of National Medicaid Claims Data.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Comparison of Eating Behaviours, Anthropometric Measures, and Malnutrition Risk in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Associations Among Demographic Factors, Bullying, Victimization and Weight Status Among Children with and Without Current Autism Spectrum Disorder Using the National Survey of Children's Health.Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Iterative Adaptations in a Physical Activity Program for Children with Autism: A Feasibility and Implementation Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Association Between Autism-Related Symptoms and Mealtime Behavior Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Novel Insights into Obesity in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Child psychiatry and human development · 2026Article
- Barriers to physical activity in individuals with autism spectrum disorders after the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes in Türkiye.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2026Article
- Prevalence of Unhealthy Lifestyle Behaviours in Children and Adolescents with Mental Disorders.Child psychiatry and human development · 2025Article
- Adipose tissue may not be a major player in the inflammatory pathogenesis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.Brain, behavior, & immunity - health · 2025Article
- Improved executive function and sleep quality in preteens with high-functioning autism following a structured physical activity program.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Case Report: A 14-year-old boy with recurrent pancreatitis and autism-response to steroid and rituximab therapy.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Metabolic and Inflammatory Profiles in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study.Brain sciences · 2024Article
- Body mass index is an overlooked confounding factor in existing clustering studies of 3D facial scans of children with autism spectrum disorder.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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Authors and funding
3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
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 for children with ASD are likely the same as for typically developing children, especially within the context of today's obesogenic environment. The particular needs and challenges that this population faces, however, may render them more susceptible to the adverse effects of typical risk factors, and they may also be vulnerable to additional risk factors not shared by children in the general population, including psychopharmacological treatment, genetics, disordered sleep, atypical eating patterns, and challenges for engaging in sufficient physical activity. For individuals with ASD, obesity and its sequelae potentially represent a significant threat to independent living, self-care, quality of life, and overall health.
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