Zhenhuan Liu¹ and Alan Wang^2-5*

¹Nanhai Maternity and Children Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China
²Auckland Bioengineering Institute, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
³Medical Imaging Research Center, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
⁴Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
⁵Centre for Brain Research, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

*Corresponding Author: Alan Wang, Auckland Bioengineering Institute, The University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Received: August 02, 2024; Published: November 29, 2024

Abstract

Importance: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social communication deficits, restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRB), and narrow interests. It imposes a significant burden on families and society due to its high prevalence and lack of specific pharmacological treatments. Acupuncture has shown promising results in improving clinical symptoms of ASD.

Case Presentation: Here, we present a case of a child diagnosed with ASD who received Liu Pediatric Neurological Rehabilitation Acupuncture Therapy (PNRAT) for treatment. The child, aged 2 years and 9 months, initially presented with profound deficits in language development and social interaction. After undergoing Liu PNRAT treatment for over 2 years, significant improvements were observed. The child progressed from a state of no verbal communication and marked social difficulties to functioning as a typical child, successfully integrating into mainstream schooling and daily life activities.

Conclusions and Relevance: The application of Liu Pediatric Neurological Rehabilitation Acupuncture Therapy resulted in significant improvements in the patient's cognitive and social functioning, leading to successful integration into mainstream schooling. This highlights the potential of acupuncture as an effective treatment approach for ASD, addressing the critical need for interventions targeting core symptoms and enhancing overall quality of life for individuals with ASD.

 Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Acupuncture; Liu Pediatric Neurological Rehabilitation Acupuncture Therapy

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Citation

Citation: Zhenhuan Liu and Alan Wang. “Case Report: Liu Pediatric Neurological Rehabilitation Acupuncture Therapy for Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder”. Acta Scientific Neurology 7.12 (2024): 47-51.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2024 Zhenhuan Liu and Alan Wang. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.