This systematic review evaluated interventions and relevant outcomes for health promotion and obesity prevention among children and adolescents with developmental disabilities (DD). Twenty-one studies including randomized control trials ( n = 9) and quasi-experimental studies ( n =12) published between 2010 and 2021 met inclusion criteria related to participant characteristics, intervention type, and child obesity-related outcomes. Five types of intervention programs were identified: aerobic and strength training, sport-based physical activity, aquatic exercise, active video gaming, and diet and lifestyle. Whereas analysis of intervention outcomes, efficacy, and study rigor showed mixed results and weak evidence of effective interventions, this review identified gaps in the literature, promising strategies for addressing obesity in children with DD, and implications for practice and future research. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40489-022-00335-5.

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Date Presented 04/01/2022 This study used a mixed-methods approach to explore how the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected the well-being of 37 Latinx caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. Perceived social support, family income, and receipt of financial benefits were associated with caregiver depressive symptoms. Most caregivers reported that the pandemic had placed a strain on their economic situation, increased their isolation, and disrupted their child’s therapeutic supports, online education, and routines. Primary Author and Speaker: Jasmine Brown-Hollie Contributing Authors: Mansha Mirza, Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar, Vanessa Errisuriz, Weiwen Zang, Nazanin Hyderian, Deborah Parra-Medina, Paula Morales, Hilda Torres, Sandy Magana, Sarah Camillone, Estefania Garcia Gomez

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