Scalp Acupuncture Effect on Language Development in Children with Autism: A Pilot Study

Source:

The Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 2, p.109-114 (2008)

Layperson Summary:

Acupuncture may help language development in children with autism.

This study was designed to see if acupuncture combined with speech therapy could help children with autism learn to speak better. The acupuncture was performed by a therapist who was trained to work with children. The twice-weekly acupuncture was easy to do and it was safe. The therapist used only scalp acupuncture. The children who received both acupuncture and speech therapy did better on the speech test than those who received only speech therapy.

Scientific Abstract

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