Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) exhibit higher rates of overweight/obesity compared to children without ASD, yet influencing factors remain inconclusive. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of overweight/obesity and identify associated factors within this population using longitudinal data. This retrospective longitudinal study analyzed 1,876 visits from 176 children and adolescents (aged 2-18 years) diagnosed with ASD attending a child psychiatric clinic between 2012 and…
