Biography:
Anna Shen is a high school student with a strong interest in child development and public health. Inspired by her experiences growing up with an autistic brother, she is particularly interested in understanding factors that support the health and well-being of children with autism spectrum disorder. Her academic interests include healthy nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle behaviors that promote brain health and development. Through research, Anna hopes to contribute to a better understanding of how healthy habits can improve outcomes and quality of life for children and families affected by autism.
Title : Health-related behaviors and autism spectrum disorder among U.S. children aged 3–5 years: National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) 2023–2024