SynthesisInternational journal of obesity (2005)2019
Weight management interventions for youth with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- A Systematic Review of Health Promotion Programs to Improve Nutrition for People with Intellectual Disability.Current nutrition reports · 2021Pooled it
- Body weight in autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.JCPP advances · 2026Article
- A Qualitative Study of Nutrition Behaviors and Community Resources for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults.Journal of nutrition education and behavior · 2026Article
- Aligning Biomedical Research With Neurodiversity to Support the Metabolic Health of Autistic Individuals.Obesity science & practice · 2026Article
- A Narrative Review of Cardiovascular Health in Autistic Individuals: Epidemiologic Evidence, Mechanistic Pathways, and Future Directions.Current epidemiology reports · 2026Review
- Weight status of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A cross-sectional analysis of primary care electronic medical records and linked health administrative datasets in Ontario, Canada.Pediatric obesity · 2025Article
- Editorial: Comorbidity and Autism Spectrum Disorder.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2020Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectiveIn response to the elevated levels of overweight and obesity among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this article provides a systematic review of the extant empirical literature reporting the effect of weight management interventions (including exercise, diet, and medication) for youth with ASD.
designA systematic review of published studies. The databases CINAHL, Web of Science, ERIC, Pubmed, and PsychINFO were searched, revealing 12 studies that were eligible for review.
resultsOf the included studies, half (n = 6) demonstrated significant weight loss; including comprehensive (n = 3), pharmaceutical (n = 2), and exercise (n = 1) interventions. Of relevance, and concern, was that only one of the included studies was determined to be of strong research quality, with the majority (n = 8) determined as being of weak study quality. Furthermore, studies included highly heterogeneous treatment approaches, study designs, and sample characteristics.
conclusionsThis review demonstrates the potential of interventions (particularly individualized, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary team- based interventions) to effectively impact on weight among youth with ASD. It is imperative to rigorously test these interventions in individuals with ASD given the rates of obesity in this population and complications that ensue.
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