Growth and weight status of Brazilian children with autism spectrum disorders: A mixed longitudinal study

Objective: This study examined the growth status and physical development of Brazilian children with autism spectrum disorders from 4 to 15 years of age. Furthermore, it was examined whether variation in growth patterns and weight status was influenced by the use of psychotropic medications. Methods...

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Main Authors: Chrystiane V.A. Toscano, José P. Ferreira, Joana M. Gaspar, Humberto M. Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-11-01
Series:Jornal de Pediatria
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021755718303711