Development of a Manual-based, Interdisciplinary Intervention for Youth With ASD and Obesity

The PEP intervention consists of didactic sessions regarding basic information about Autism Spectrum Disorders.

The Manual-based Interdisciplinary Behavioral Treatment consists of nutritional and behavioral interventions to improve dietary intake (increase water, decrease sweetened beverages and snack foods, improve balanced diet), increase exercise, and teach behavioral strategies to address barriers to these goals.