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Project

Healthy Weight Research Network (HWRN) Grant Renewal (July 2021- June 2026)

Center:

MA-Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Carol Curtin
[email protected]
774-455-6527

Project Description:

This project aims to develop, coordinate and implement a research agenda to promote healthy weight in children with ASD/DD via interdisciplinary research. The HW-RN will: (1) conduct research to improve knowledge about the prevalence of obesity, key risk factors, and obesity-related secondary health conditions among youth with ASD/DD; (2) engage in formative work on the barriers to physical activity and healthy eating; (3) conduct efficacy/feasibility studies on interventions designed to prevent/reduce excessive weight among youth with ASD/DD; (4) leverage funding support for research that will fulfill the aims of the HW-RN research agenda; and (5) disseminate findings to broad research, clinical, public health, and lay audiences.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source: