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Obesity… earlier in life than kids without autism. This could mean that there are different reasons for gaining weight in kids with and without autism. It is important to understand how to keep kids with autism from becoming too heavy and to take care of … may be gaining weight is medications that address behavioral or social problems.  A medicine called metformin may help kids who take these medications not gain as much weight. Also kids with autism often get less physical activity (playing, … Stem Weight Gain Related to Behavioral Meds for Autism? Obese Child with Autism Gaining Weight on Gluten/Casein-Free Diet CDC Study Flags High Rate of Obesity among Teens with Autism … Obesity …

Why we care about Autism CARES… The Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act ( Autism CARES ) is the  primary source of federal funding for autism  research, services, training, and … been dedicated for autism  to the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ), and the Health Resources and Services Administration ( HRSA ). Autism CARES also authorizes the Leadership Education … and Related Disabilities (LEND) Training Program : The LEND Program trains future leaders to improve the health of children who have or are at risk of developing neurodevelopmental disabilities or other similar conditions such as autism. 52 LEND …

Autism Speaks names top 10 studies of 2020 … Autism Speaks announced its annual selection of studies that most powerfully advance its mission of enhancing lives today and accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.  Autism Speaks science leadership and  Medical and Science Advisory … autism research and practice by highlighting the importance of rigorous implementation methods to understand what, for whom, and how interventions work,” they said.  Kasari and Georgiades explain:  “In the first study, toddlers with ASD were … C, et al.  Timing of the diagnosis of autism in African American children .  Pediatrics . (2020). 146(3).    Although the CDC found in its 2020 prevalence reporting that the gap between Black and white children had effectively been …