Effect of acupuncture on rehabilitation treatment of children with different degrees of autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial - Summary - MDSpire
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Effect of acupuncture on rehabilitation treatment of children with different degrees of autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial
To investigate the effect of scalp and tongue acupuncture on the rehabilitation of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the difference in effect between mild-to-moderate and severe cases.
Key Findings:
Rehabilitation training significantly improved abilities in children with ASD, as reflected in PEP-3 and CARS scores.
Acupuncture led to a greater reduction in CARS scores compared to usual treatment.
Significant improvements in cognition, language, motor skills, social behavior, and self-care were observed with acupuncture.
In mild-to-moderate ASD, acupuncture positively affected various cognitive and social skills.
In severe ASD, acupuncture improved cognition, language, and problem behavior.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
The study did not report on long-term effects of acupuncture.
The sample size and demographic details were not fully disclosed.
