Low-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation can improve the executive functioning and core symptoms of preschool children on the autism spectrum
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2022.06.007
- VernacularTitle:低频重复经颅磁刺激对学龄前孤独症谱系障碍儿童执行功能及核心症状的影响
- Author:
Ying CHEN
1
;
Chunyu YAO
;
Juan LI
;
Tianyang YANG
;
Lijie GOU
Author Information
1. 承德医学院附属医院康复医学科，承德 067000
- Keywords:
Transcranial magnetic stimulation;
Autism;
Preschool children;
Executive functioning
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2022;44(6):514-518
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the effect of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the executive functioning and core symptoms of preschool children on the autism spectrum.Methods:Forty-three preschool children showing signs of autism were randomly divided into an rTMS group of 21 and a control group of 22. In addition to routine rehabilitation and training in basic living skills, the rTMS group was additionally provided with 1Hz rTMS for 8 weeks. Before and after the treatment, both groups were evaluated using the preschool version of the Behavior Rating Inventory for Executive Function (BRIEF-P), the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS), the revised version of the Repetitive Behavior Scale (RBS-R) and the Child Autism Rating Scale (CARS).Results:After the 8 weeks of treatment, the average BRIEF-P, SRS, RBS-R and CARS scores of both groups had improved significantly, but the rTMS group′s averages where then significantly better than those of the control group.Conclusions:Low-frequency rTMS in addition to conventional rehabilitation intervention can significantly improve the executive functioning and core symptoms of preschool children on the autism spectrum.
