Effect of Comprehensive Treatments on Autism Spectrum Disorder
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2020.08.016
- VernacularTitle:综合疗法对孤独症谱系障碍患儿的效果
- Author:
Hu-jie SONG
1
;
Ning-xia ZHAO
1
;
Xiao-gang DU
2
;
Yin WANG
1
;
Yu-qiong LIANG
3
Author Information
1. the Tenth Department of Encephalopathy, Xi'an Encephalopathy Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
2. Department of Science and Education, Xi'an Encephalopathy Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
3. the Third Department of Rehabilitation, Xi'an Encephalopathy Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
autism spectrum disorder;
integrated Chinese and western medicine;
rehabilitation training;
special education
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2020;26(8):960-963
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To observe the effect of comprehensive treatments on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Methods:From October, 2017 to October, 2019, 60 children with ASD were divided into control group (n = 30) and treatment group (n = 30) randomly. The control group received rehabilitation training and special education, while the treatment group received acupuncture, massage and Chinese Medicine, in addition, for twelve weeks. The scores of Austin Behavior Checklist (ABC) and Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) were compared before and after treatment. Results:Before treatment, there was no significant difference in the scores of ABC and ATEC between two groups (t < 1.426, P > 0.05). After treatment, the scores of ABC and ATEC significantly decreased in both groups (t > 5.46, P < 0.001), and were better in the treatment group than in the control group (|t| > 3.304, P < 0.01). Conclusion:Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with rehabilitation training and special education is effective on ASD, which is superior to rehabilitation training and special education.
