Telehealth Support for Parents of Children with Autism and Weight Concerns
Telehealth Parent-Only Treatment for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Overweight/Obesity
This project helps parents of children with autism spectrum disorder who are also overweight or obese learn strategies to support their child's health through online sessions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11115854 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project offers a parent-based program delivered through telehealth, specifically designed for families with children who have autism spectrum disorder and are also overweight or obese. Parents will learn practical strategies to help their children develop healthier eating habits and increase physical activity. This approach recognizes that children with ASD may benefit more from parents learning and implementing these changes at home. The program aims to make effective weight management support more accessible and tailored to the unique needs of these families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are parents of children aged 0-11 years old with autism spectrum disorder who are also overweight or obese.
Not a fit: Patients whose children do not have autism spectrum disorder or are not overweight/obese would not be the focus of this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer families a convenient and effective way to help children with autism spectrum disorder achieve a healthier weight and improve their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot data for this specific parent-based program showed promising initial results, and similar parent-based treatments have been effective for typically developing children.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boutelle, Kerri N — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Boutelle, Kerri N
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.