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Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who were treated with transcranial pulsed current stimulation (tPCS) had improved social functioning and sleep compared to a control (sham) group, according to a Chinese study. The goal of the research was to examine the safety and efficacy of tPCS in improving social functioning and sleep disorders in children with ASD. The researchers concluded that active tPCS may offer meaningful clinical benefits for individuals with ASD.;;

The researchers analyzed data for 312 children aged 3 to14 years who were diagnosed with ASD and treated at eight hospitals in China. The children had . . .

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Autism & I/DD

Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are a physical and/or cognitive impairments that occur before the age of 22. Autism spectrum disorder is generally considered a type of developmental disability that affects behaviour and communication. The autism and I/DD market provides supports and health care services to these populations. Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the changes and challenges affecting I/DD and autism markets—the move to managed care and value-based care, the shift away from residential treatment, the increasing emphasis on consumer-directed care, and new workforce challenges.

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About 90% of children with autism in Chile have at least one medical comorbidity. More than half had insomnia (61%) or were overweight (52%). About 28% had allergic rhinitis or atopic dermatitis, and 27% had constipation. Researchers analyzed a retrospective chart review of 544 children diagnosed with autism between 2015 and 2023 at a specialized pediatric neurodevelopmental center in Chile. The children’s comorbid medical conditions were identified through standardized caregiver interviews, clinical examination, body measurements,… Read

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