Multiple studies have suggested that autism spectrum disorders seem to increase the risk of
overweight and obesity. We examined the pooled prevalence and relative risk of develo** …

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic affects psychiatric patients disproportionately
compared to the general population. In this narrative review, we examine the impact of the …

The COVID-19 infectious disease pandemic has caused significant fear and uncertainty
around the world and had significant adverse psychological impact. Children, adolescents …

Objective Increasing evidence supports reciprocal communication between the enteric and
the central nervous system in disease, termed the 'gut–brain axis'. Recent findings suggest a …

Importance Although the increased risk of obesity among individuals with autism has been
well established, evidence on the association between autism, cardiometabolic disorders …

A previous genetic study has suggested that schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major
depressive disorder, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity …

Background Obesity and lack of physical activity are frequently reported in persons with
intellectual disability (ID) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We hypothesised a higher …

Objective Previous studies have suggested that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) is related to risky sexual behaviors, which have been regarded as a major risk factor …

Background Studies have indicated that parental depression was slightly related to the
increased risk of offspring attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism …

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