OBJECTIVE. This study explored parents' perceptions about their child's appearance and
health and evaluated a tool to determine parents' visual perception of their child's weight …

The purpose of this meta‐analysis was to examine the effect of physical activity interventions
on youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Standard meta‐analytical procedures …

Recent evidence suggests that childhood obesity is increasing in children who are
develo** typically as well as in children with developmental disabilities such as autism …

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 …

The worldwide prevalence of ASD is around 1%. Although the pathogenesis of ASD is not
entirely understood, it is recognized that a combination of genetic, epigenetics …

Little research has been carried out on the physical health of people with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). From the studies conducted with both children and adults, few studies have …

ABSTRACT EINARSSON, IR, A. OLAFSSON, G. HINRIKSDO TTIR, E. JO HANNSSON, D.
DALY, and SA ARNGRÍMSSON. Differences in Physical Activity among Youth with and …

Several features and comorbidities in Down syndrome have nutritional implications and
consequences. In infancy and early childhood, children with Down syndrome have a high …

Background Prevalence rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have increased
dramatically in the last two decades. In addition to the core symptoms such as impaired …

Sleep-related problems are often documented in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(ASD). This study examined physical activity as a variable that might influence sleep quality …