Association Between Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and Mental Health Symptoms in Children With Autism and ADHD: A Latent Profile Analysis / Matthew BOURKE in Autism Research, 19-5 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 19-5 (May 2026) . - p.e70238 Titre : Association Between Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and Mental Health Symptoms in Children With Autism and ADHD: A Latent Profile Analysis Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Matthew BOURKE, Auteur ; Jacqueline L. WALKER, Auteur ; George THOMAS, Auteur ; Kathryn FORTNUM, Auteur ; Martin O'FLAHERTY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.e70238 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : children  diet  mental health  neurodevelopmental disorder  physical activity  screen time  sleep Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Healthy lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, screen time, sleep, and diet quality, are important determinants of mental health, yet little is known about how these behaviors cluster among children with neurodevelopmental disorders. This study identified lifestyle profiles in children with autism and ADHD and examined associations with internalizing, externalizing, and irritability symptoms. Parents of children with a diagnosis of autism and ADHD (n?=?523, 7?12?years, 67% male) reported on lifestyle behaviors and mental health outcomes. Latent profile analysis supported a four-profile solution that balanced statistical fit, parsimony, and theoretical interpretability. Profile 1 (19%) was characterized by very high levels of physical activity, moderate sedentary screen time, relatively high sleep, and above average diet quality. Profile 2 (50%) represented a balanced lifestyle, with moderate activity and sedentary screen time, adequate sleep, and the highest diet quality. Profile 3 (20%) showed low activity, elevated sedentary screen time, adequate sleep, and poor diet quality, while Profile 4 (11%) was defined by extremely high sedentary screen time, low activity, adequate sleep, and poor diet. Children in less healthy profiles characterized by high screen time and poor diet quality reported significantly higher internalizing symptoms compared to the highly active group. However, externalizing symptoms were highest in the highly active profile, and irritability was lowest in the balanced profile relative to both high activity and high screen time groups. Findings suggest that while very high physical activity may protect against internalizing symptoms, a balanced lifestyle combining moderate activity, limited screen use, adequate sleep, and good diet quality may best mental health in children with autism and ADHD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70238 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=587 [article] Association Between Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and Mental Health Symptoms in Children With Autism and ADHD: A Latent Profile Analysis [texte imprimé] / Matthew BOURKE, Auteur ; Jacqueline L. WALKER, Auteur ; George THOMAS, Auteur ; Kathryn FORTNUM, Auteur ; Martin O'FLAHERTY, Auteur . - p.e70238. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 19-5 (May 2026) . - p.e70238 Mots-clés : children  diet  mental health  neurodevelopmental disorder  physical activity  screen time  sleep Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : ABSTRACT Healthy lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, screen time, sleep, and diet quality, are important determinants of mental health, yet little is known about how these behaviors cluster among children with neurodevelopmental disorders. This study identified lifestyle profiles in children with autism and ADHD and examined associations with internalizing, externalizing, and irritability symptoms. Parents of children with a diagnosis of autism and ADHD (n?=?523, 7?12?years, 67% male) reported on lifestyle behaviors and mental health outcomes. Latent profile analysis supported a four-profile solution that balanced statistical fit, parsimony, and theoretical interpretability. Profile 1 (19%) was characterized by very high levels of physical activity, moderate sedentary screen time, relatively high sleep, and above average diet quality. Profile 2 (50%) represented a balanced lifestyle, with moderate activity and sedentary screen time, adequate sleep, and the highest diet quality. Profile 3 (20%) showed low activity, elevated sedentary screen time, adequate sleep, and poor diet quality, while Profile 4 (11%) was defined by extremely high sedentary screen time, low activity, adequate sleep, and poor diet. Children in less healthy profiles characterized by high screen time and poor diet quality reported significantly higher internalizing symptoms compared to the highly active group. However, externalizing symptoms were highest in the highly active profile, and irritability was lowest in the balanced profile relative to both high activity and high screen time groups. Findings suggest that while very high physical activity may protect against internalizing symptoms, a balanced lifestyle combining moderate activity, limited screen use, adequate sleep, and good diet quality may best mental health in children with autism and ADHD. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70238 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=587

Examining health behaviour profiles among children with autism and ADHD using latent profile analysis / Matthew BOURKE in Research in Autism, 130 (February 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 130 (February 2026) . - p.202751 Titre : Examining health behaviour profiles among children with autism and ADHD using latent profile analysis Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Matthew BOURKE, Auteur ; Martin O’FLAHERTY, Auteur ; Kathryn FORTNUM, Auteur ; George THOMAS, Auteur ; Jacqueline L. WALKER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202751 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Sleep  Physical activity  Screen time  Diet  Autism  ADHD Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Introduction Children diagnosed with autism and ADHD are at heightened risk for poor physical and mental health outcomes, potentially linked to suboptimal engagement in health-promoting behaviours. While multiple health promoting behaviours often co-occur, limited research has explored how combinations of physical activity, screen time, diet, and sleep cluster among children with ADHD and/or autism. Methods This study employed latent profile analysis to identify distinct health behaviour profiles in a community sample of 982 Australian children aged 7–12 years with parent-reported diagnoses of autism, ADHD, or both. Parents completed validated questionnaires assessing children’s physical activity, sedentary screen time, diet quality, total sleep time, and sleep disturbances. Results Five latent profiles were identified, ranging from generally healthy to highly unhealthy behaviour patterns. Children with co-occurring autism and ADHD or a sole diagnosis of autism were significantly more likely to be represented in the least healthy profiles—marked by low physical activity, high screen time, poor diet quality, and greater sleep disturbances—compared to those with a sole diagnosis of ADHD. Discussion Findings highlight the need for targeted, multi-component interventions to support healthier lifestyles, especially among children with autism or co-occurring autism and ADHD. Tailored strategies may help mitigate long-term health risks in this vulnerable population by addressing the unique barriers they face in adopting and sustaining healthy behaviours. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202751 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=579 [article] Examining health behaviour profiles among children with autism and ADHD using latent profile analysis [texte imprimé] / Matthew BOURKE, Auteur ; Martin O’FLAHERTY, Auteur ; Kathryn FORTNUM, Auteur ; George THOMAS, Auteur ; Jacqueline L. WALKER, Auteur . - p.202751. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 130 (February 2026) . - p.202751 Mots-clés : Sleep  Physical activity  Screen time  Diet  Autism  ADHD Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Introduction Children diagnosed with autism and ADHD are at heightened risk for poor physical and mental health outcomes, potentially linked to suboptimal engagement in health-promoting behaviours. While multiple health promoting behaviours often co-occur, limited research has explored how combinations of physical activity, screen time, diet, and sleep cluster among children with ADHD and/or autism. Methods This study employed latent profile analysis to identify distinct health behaviour profiles in a community sample of 982 Australian children aged 7–12 years with parent-reported diagnoses of autism, ADHD, or both. Parents completed validated questionnaires assessing children’s physical activity, sedentary screen time, diet quality, total sleep time, and sleep disturbances. Results Five latent profiles were identified, ranging from generally healthy to highly unhealthy behaviour patterns. Children with co-occurring autism and ADHD or a sole diagnosis of autism were significantly more likely to be represented in the least healthy profiles—marked by low physical activity, high screen time, poor diet quality, and greater sleep disturbances—compared to those with a sole diagnosis of ADHD. Discussion Findings highlight the need for targeted, multi-component interventions to support healthier lifestyles, especially among children with autism or co-occurring autism and ADHD. Tailored strategies may help mitigate long-term health risks in this vulnerable population by addressing the unique barriers they face in adopting and sustaining healthy behaviours. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202751 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=579

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