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Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; About the Author; Abbreviations; 1 Introduction: The Need to Understand Obesity Risks in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Introduction; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Assessment and Treatment; Stage of Treatment; Summary; References; 2 Growth and Development; Introduction; Motor Development; Treatment; Cognitive Development; Growth Development; Summary; References; 3 Emotional and Behavioral Functioning; Introduction; Externalizing Behavior and Adaptive Funtioning; Internalizing Behavior and Other Mental Health Concerns
Sensory ProcessingSocial; Assessment; Treatment; References; 4 Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors; Introduction; Physical Activity; Assessment; Treatment; Establishing Treatment Goal(s); Step 1: Enjoyable PA Activity; Step 2: Individual, Family and Group Based PA; Step 3: Support and Accommodations; Step 4 and 5: Intensity, Duration, Frequency; Step 6: Monitor Progress; Step 7: Reinforcement of PA; Compliance; Engaging Parents; Additional Considerations; Sedentary Time; Assessment; Treatment; Breaking up ST or Sedentary Activities; Removing Electronic Devices from Bedrooms
Making Screentime Active TimeConclusion; References; 5 Nutrition; Introduction; Food Insecurity and Access to Healthy Food; Caregiver Feeding Practices; Restrictive Feeding; Permissive Feeding; Pressure to Eat; Authoritative Feeding Style; Food as a Reward; Mealtime Behavaiaors; Feeding Issues and Disorders; Food Selectivity and Nutrient Deficiency; Special Diets; Hyperphagia; Assessment; Treatment; Food Insecurity; Mealtime Behaviors; Selective Eating; Educating the Caregiver; Exposure; Feeding Disorders; Hyperphagia; Food as a Reward; Conclusion; References
6 Medical Comorbidities, Medications, and SleepIntroduction; Medical Comorbidities; Sleep; Duration of Sleep; Sleep and Behavior Problems; Treating Sleep Issues; Routine; Medication Management for Sleep; Other Treatment Factors to Consider; Psychotropic Medication Management; Second-Generation Antipsychotics; Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers; Stimulant and Nonstimulant; Treatment Considerations; Conclusion; References; 7 Family Environment and Functioning; Introduction; Family Stress; Maternal Mental Health; Parenting Style and Strategies; Positive Reinforcement and Contingency Management
PunishmentCaregiver Modeling; Schedule and Structure; Assessment; Treatment; Conclusion; References; 8 Developing a Comprehensive Treatment Approach; Introduction; Building a Comprehensive Treatment Plan; Defining and Monitoring Success; Treatment Modalities; Making Referrals; Case Study; Considerations for Bariatric Surgery; Conclusion; References; 9 Building Prevention into Healthcare Services and in the Community; Introduction; Primary Care; Stage 1 and 2 Treatment; School; Community-Based Prevention; Conclusion; References; 10 Developing a Comprehensive Treatment Program; Introduction
Sensory ProcessingSocial; Assessment; Treatment; References; 4 Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors; Introduction; Physical Activity; Assessment; Treatment; Establishing Treatment Goal(s); Step 1: Enjoyable PA Activity; Step 2: Individual, Family and Group Based PA; Step 3: Support and Accommodations; Step 4 and 5: Intensity, Duration, Frequency; Step 6: Monitor Progress; Step 7: Reinforcement of PA; Compliance; Engaging Parents; Additional Considerations; Sedentary Time; Assessment; Treatment; Breaking up ST or Sedentary Activities; Removing Electronic Devices from Bedrooms
Making Screentime Active TimeConclusion; References; 5 Nutrition; Introduction; Food Insecurity and Access to Healthy Food; Caregiver Feeding Practices; Restrictive Feeding; Permissive Feeding; Pressure to Eat; Authoritative Feeding Style; Food as a Reward; Mealtime Behavaiaors; Feeding Issues and Disorders; Food Selectivity and Nutrient Deficiency; Special Diets; Hyperphagia; Assessment; Treatment; Food Insecurity; Mealtime Behaviors; Selective Eating; Educating the Caregiver; Exposure; Feeding Disorders; Hyperphagia; Food as a Reward; Conclusion; References
6 Medical Comorbidities, Medications, and SleepIntroduction; Medical Comorbidities; Sleep; Duration of Sleep; Sleep and Behavior Problems; Treating Sleep Issues; Routine; Medication Management for Sleep; Other Treatment Factors to Consider; Psychotropic Medication Management; Second-Generation Antipsychotics; Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers; Stimulant and Nonstimulant; Treatment Considerations; Conclusion; References; 7 Family Environment and Functioning; Introduction; Family Stress; Maternal Mental Health; Parenting Style and Strategies; Positive Reinforcement and Contingency Management
PunishmentCaregiver Modeling; Schedule and Structure; Assessment; Treatment; Conclusion; References; 8 Developing a Comprehensive Treatment Approach; Introduction; Building a Comprehensive Treatment Plan; Defining and Monitoring Success; Treatment Modalities; Making Referrals; Case Study; Considerations for Bariatric Surgery; Conclusion; References; 9 Building Prevention into Healthcare Services and in the Community; Introduction; Primary Care; Stage 1 and 2 Treatment; School; Community-Based Prevention; Conclusion; References; 10 Developing a Comprehensive Treatment Program; Introduction