Weight Management Outcomes of Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder Seeking Treatment from a Multidisciplinary Team.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-2022
Identifier
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-021-04982-1; PMCID: PMC8011772
Abstract
Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk for developing obesity when compared to their typically developing peers. Given higher prevalence of obesity in youth with ASD, understanding factors relating to success in obesity treatment provides insight into implementing efficacious treatments for youth. The current study examines age, sleep, and metabolic factors potentially affecting success in 74 youth (Mage = 11.66) attending a multidisciplinary weight management treatment program over a year. Multilevel modeling indicated that higher baseline BMI class category, medications at baseline, and absence of sleep difficulties predicted greater reduction in BMI after a year of treatment.
Journal Title
Journal of autism and developmental disorders
Volume
52
Issue
2
First Page
791
Last Page
799
MeSH Keywords
Adolescent; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child; Humans; Obesity; Patient Care Team; Prevalence; Sleep
Keywords
Autism; Obesity treatment; Pediatric weight management; Weight management outcomes
Recommended Citation
Killian HJ, Pallotto IK, Sweeney BR, Dreyer Gillette ML. Weight Management Outcomes of Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder Seeking Treatment from a Multidisciplinary Team. J Autism Dev Disord. 2022;52(2):791-799. doi:10.1007/s10803-021-04982-1
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