Can State Early Intervention Programs Meet the Increased Demand of Children Suspected of Having Autism Spectrum Disorders?

July 1, 2010 | Journal Article

This article examines whether government-sponsored early intervention programs have the capacity to meet surging demand for autism services. A recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics that all young children be screened for autism may create increased demand for autism services.

Estimated Autism Risk and Older Reproductive Age

September 1, 2009 | Journal Article

This study explored the risk for autism associated with maternal and paternal age across successive birth cohorts.

Closely Spaced Pregnancies are Associated with Increased Odds of Autism in California Sibling Births

February 1, 2011 | Journal Article

A short interpregnancy interval (IPI), the amount of time between the births of two children to the same mother, is a potential risk factor for autism. This article presents evidence of associations between short IPIs and the development of autism.

Motivating Effects of Cooperative Exergame Play for Overweight and Obese Adolescents

July 23, 2012 | Journal Article

Physical activity programs for overweight and obese teenagers often fail due to low motivation and retention.

Neuropsychological Benefits of Stationary Bike Exercise and a Cybercycle Exergame for Older Adults with Diabetes

July 23, 2012 | Journal Article

Diabetes, which has been linked to increased risk for dementia and many other health problems, is becoming increasingly common. Exercise has been found to sustain or improve cognitive function in older adults, but only a small percentage of older ad ...

Novel Approaches to Obesity Prevention

July 23, 2012 | Journal Article

Video games with active movement components can promote physical activity, but it is not known whether active games with exercise themes are better at promoting activity than active games without exercise themes.

Using an Alternate Reality Game to Increase Physical Activity and Decrease Obesity Risk of College Students

July 23, 2012 | Journal Article

While rates of overweight and obesity are relatively low among college students, students are at risk for weight gain that can eventually lead to obesity and health problems.

Two-Player Partnered Exergame for Obesity Prevention

July 23, 2012 | Journal Article

While interactive exercise video games may help increase motivation for physical activity, few of these games take advantage of group dynamics to spur increased exertion. This research examines the effects of partnership on individual exertion during active video game playing.

Video Games for Diabetes Self-Management

July 23, 2012 | Journal Article

This article examines the promise of video games to help individuals improve diabetes self-management.

Using Active Video Games for Physical Activity Promotion

July 1, 2012 | Journal Article