Risk Factors for Unhealthy Weight Gain and Obesity among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by social and communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. Children with ASD are also at a higher risk for developing overweight or obesity than children with typical development (TD). Childhood obesity has been associated...

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Main Authors: Khushmol K. Dhaliwal, Camila E. Orsso, Caroline Richard, Andrea M. Haqq, Lonnie Zwaigenbaum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/13/3285