Current Perspectives on Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders by Sudha M. Srinivasan, Linda S. Pescatello, and Anjana N. Bhat ptjournal Volume 94(6): May 31, 2014 2014 American Physical Therapy Association Contributing factors for obesity in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and the direct and indirect pathways by which autism-specific impairments and environmental factors contribute to the development of obesity in individuals with ASDs. Sudha M. Srinivasan et al. PHYS THER 2014;94: 2014 American Physical Therapy Association Studies on Improving Physical Fitness and Reducing Obesity: Details on Study Design, Participant Characteristics, and Intervention Characteristicsa. Sudha M. Srinivasan et al. PHYS THER 2014;94: 2014 American Physical Therapy Association Studies on Improving Fitness and Reducing Obesity: Details on Dependent Variables, Test Measures, and Resultsa. Sudha M. Srinivasan et al. PHYS THER 2014;94: 2014 American Physical Therapy Association Measures for Assessing Physical Fitness and Physical Activity Levels in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disordersa. Sudha M. Srinivasan et al. PHYS THER 2014;94: 2014 American Physical Therapy Association Physical Activity Programs for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)a. Sudha M. Srinivasan et al. PHYS THER 2014;94: 2014 American Physical Therapy Association Specific Recommendations for Exercise Sessions Involving Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Sudha M. Srinivasan et al. PHYS THER 2014;94: 2014 American Physical Therapy Association