Atypical eating behaviors displayed by children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) predispose them to unhealthy weight gain. We determined the factors associated with body weight status among 261 children with ASD (3-18 years) at nine autism intervention centers. Their mothers completed a self-administered questionnaire on sociodemographic background, parenting style, parental feeding practices, parenting stress, sleep habits, eating behaviors, and autism severity. Children with older age, non-full term gestational age, high maternal perceived weight, high maternal concern about child weight, and low pressure to eat were more likely to be overweight and obese. Obesity is a major concern among children with ASD. Healthy weight management programs for parents should incorporate appropriate feeding practices and a healthy perception of body weight.

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父母的喂养方式和儿童相关因素与患有自闭症谱系障碍的儿童和青少年的超重和肥胖有关。

自闭症谱系障碍 (ASD) 儿童表现出的非典型饮食行为使他们容易出现不健康的体重增加。我们在 9 个自闭症干预中心确定了 261 名 ASD（3-18 岁）儿童的体重状况相关因素。他们的母亲完成了一份关于社会人口背景、养育方式、父母喂养方式、养育压力、睡眠习惯、饮食行为和自闭症严重程度的自我管理问卷。年龄较大、非足月胎龄、母亲感知体重高、母亲对孩子体重高度关注以及进食压力低的儿童更可能超重和肥胖。肥胖是自闭症儿童的主要关注点。父母的健康体重管理计划应包含适当的喂养方法和对体重的健康认知。