NGHIÊN CỨU HIỆU QUẢ PHỤC HỒI CHỨC NĂNG CHO TRẺ RỐI LOẠN PHỔ TỰ KỶ BẰNG HOẠT ĐỘNG TRỊ LIỆU KẾT HỢP NHĨ CHÂM

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the treatment effect of children with autism spectrum disorder by combined auricular acupuncture therapy with occupational therapy. Survey of some factors related to treatment outcomes. Method: Clinical trial comparing before and after treatment by combined auricular acupuncture therapy with occupational therapy on 36 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder according to DSM-V criteria and with Liver Fire Blazing Upwards disease according to Duong Van Tam's classification (Central Acupuncture Hospital). Results: From the data table, it can be seen that according to the autism level assessment checklist, the scores and symptoms according to the CARS scale in children tended to decrease after 47 days of intervention, with statistical significance at p < 0.05. The study subjects with characteristics such as: Kinh ethnic, female gender, age > 48 months, treated early at the autism center, tended to have better treatment results with p < 0.05. Children who needed less support tended to have a higher treatment effect, however the difference was not statistically significant with p > 0.05. Conclusion: Occupational therapy combined with auricular acupuncture is a safe and effective method in treating children with autism spectrum disorder.