Effect of acupuncture on rehabilitation treatment of children with different degrees of autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial - Scorecard - MDSpire

Effect of acupuncture on rehabilitation treatment of children with different degrees of autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial

  • By

  • Qinliang Zhang

  • Mo Li

  • Zhenwei Zhou

  • Liyan Tian

  • Lianju Liu

  • Jun Zhang

  • June 10, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Impact of Acupuncture on the Rehabilitation of Children with Varying Severity of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Study

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsScalp and tongue acupuncture as a treatment
Target Population
Care SettingDepartment of Children’s Rehabilitation, Linyi People’s Hospital, Shandong, China

Key Highlights

  • Improvements in CARS and PEP-3 scores were observed in children with ASD receiving acupuncture.
  • Effects of acupuncture varied by severity of ASD.
  • Routine rehabilitation training also showed significant effects.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Use DSM-V criteria and CARS for ASD diagnosis.

Management

  • Incorporate acupuncture as a treatment alongside routine rehabilitation.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Assess treatment effects using CARS and PEP-3 scores.

Risks

  • No significant risks or side effects reported from acupuncture treatment.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Children aged 2-6 years diagnosed with ASD.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Ensure informed consent from guardians before participation.
  • Conduct thorough assessments using CARS and PEP-3 for treatment evaluation.

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