All children have a right to good health,

including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD).

Obesity is strongly associated with increased risk for chronic disease in the general population. Evidence exists that people with ASD/DD are at similar, if not increased, risk of obesity and its health outcomes. The HWRN strives to combine the knowledge and talents of an interdisciplinary group of researchers to understand and address the biopsychosocial dimensions of obesity in ASD/DD, to promote the development of evidence-based solutions to achieve a healthy weight in this population, and to disseminate research findings to broad and diverse audiences.

What's New?

Announcing the 2020 Pilot & Feasibility Awards

Remote Delivery of a Yoga Intervention to Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Promoting Obesity Prevention Among Children with Developmental Disabilities and Families through Engaged Research II

Interrelationships Between Balance, Physical Activity, Adiposity, and Motor Skill Competency in Children with ASD

Learn More About Current and Previously Funded Pilot Projects

Call for Applications

PILOT AND FEASIBILITY PROGRAM

The Call for Pilot and Feasibility Project Applications for 2020 has been completed. Please check back in the Summer of 2021 for new opportunities.

Pilot and Feasibility Program

Join the HWRN

Join our efforts to support children with ASD/DD to achieve good health, including healthy weight.

The network is actively encouraging researches, students, family members, and self-advocates to get involved in our efforts.

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