In China, children with autism spectrum disorders may be more likely to receive acupuncture or herbal medicines than applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in China,but there are few resources for autism therapy for children these disorders. Therapies often included a mix of traditional medicines and acupuncture with sensory integration therapy. ABA was used less often. A Chinese study reported improvements in social and communication skills with acupuncture. There were very few scientific studies that evaluated the effectiveness of these therapies in China. The largest problem is the severe shortage of trained therapists to help children with autism in China. Few schools and hospitals are currently able to provide therapy services.
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Responding to neurofeedback
Feb 1, 2011 by AnonymousI used neurofeedback for my daughter for about a year, when she was 14. She was gong though a lot of changes at the time, very anxious. She also has other disabilities a deletion of the short arm of chromosome 4, celebral palsy and has had a stroke she walks with a limp after intensive therapy for many years. We used Conductive Education, a Hungarian technique for children with motor disorders.
The results of NFB were-she was more verbal after NFB and surprisingly her balance, gait and ability to move around improved noticeably. She also had noticeable changes in cognitive behaviour and ability to communicate.
Unfortunately she decided she no longer wanted to stay hooked up to the electrodes and TV and we had to abandon the treatment. We are using acupuncture at present, along with Neurolink, massage and homeopathy. She is now aged 20 years.