ISSN 1674-3865  CN 21-1569/R
主管:国家卫生和计划生育委员会
主办:中国医师协会
   辽宁省基础医学研究所
   辽宁中医药大学附属医院

Chinese Pediatrics of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine ›› 2024, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (4): 301-304.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-3865.2024.04.006

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Current situation and prospect of TCM research in autism spectrum disorder

ZHANG Yuehua, XIE Yuanyuan   

  1. Children′s Rehabilitation Center of Chengdu Integrated TCM & Western Medicine Hospital,Chengdu 610000,China
  • Received:2023-12-08 Published:2024-08-25 Online:2024-08-26
  • Contact: XIE Yuanyuan,E-mail:9248740@qq.com

Abstract: Autism spectrum disorder(ASD) is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders with a high rate of mental disability and an increasing incidence in recent years.The etiology of ASD is unknown,and there are no specific drugs or specific treatment methods.At present,the mainstream international treatment methods mainly rely on behavioral intervention and education to improve the core symptoms,and auxiliary drug therapy to improve the co-morbidity.In recent years,the research and exploration of TCM in the field of autism have been further.TCM therapy has unique advantages in improving the core disorders and comorbidities of autism,but it also faces difficulties and challenges.In this paper,the exploration of traditional Chinese medicine in the field of autism in recent years is reviewed to provide a certain theoretical basis and evidence for the treatment of autism by traditional Chinese medicine.

Key words: Autism spectrum disorder, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review;Child