Autism and Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a comprehensive approach to treating and preventing disease, using thin needles inserted into specific points on the body. It is believed to provide symptomatic relief to children with autism, as it does not require the child to remain still. A study found that 20 of the 22 respondents showed significant improvement, with two of them having cerebral blood flow. A preliminary study in Hong Kong is trying to see if tongue acupuncture can help children with autism. The majority of the 30 test participants showed functional improvement, particularly for drooling, spasticity, ataxia, and poor walking balance.

TAC was well tolerated by most children, with only minor pain and bleeding in a few cases. It is thought that the points on the tongue can influence the state of other body organs, providing relief to those suffering from autism. However, acupuncture cannot help autistic people on its own, so it must be combined with other factors such as a healthy diet and communication classes. When will a cure be discovered? Only time will tell.

According to studies, the number of children who have been diagnosed with autism is increasing. Doctors have yet to discover a cure for this illness, which is why some parents are experimenting with alternative forms of treatment, such as acupuncture.

Acupuncture is a comprehensive approach to treating and preventing disease. Its primary tool is very thin needles that are inserted into specific points on the body. There are approximately 400 of them in the body, which are linked by a system known as meridians or pathways. Once stimulated, these are supposed to restore balance to the body.

Autism, on the other hand, is a chronic brain disorder. Language, social communication, and cognition deficits characterize this disease. Secondary problems in children with this illness include aggression, irritability, stereotypes, hyperactivity, negativism, volatile emotions, temper tantrums, short attention span, and obsessive-compulsive behavior.

Acupuncture may provide symptomatic relief to children with autism, according to preliminary research. Although challenging at first, it is thought to be rewarding in the long run. This is because, unlike conventional therapy and treatment, acupuncture does not require the child to remain still. Some say it's a quick prick at the body's vital points.

A group of children in the United States took part in a study to see how effective acupuncture is in children. There were 22 participants, and each received the treatment once every other day for four months.

After the treatment, 20 of the 22 respondents showed significant improvement. Actually, two of them have cerebral blood flow. The only thing that did not change between before and after treatment was the blood flow between the left and right cerebrum, which showed no differences.

Aside from traditional acupuncture to help children with autism, a preliminary study in Hong Kong is trying to see if tongue acupuncture can produce better results.

According to the findings, the majority of the 30 test participants showed functional improvement to varying degrees depending on their age and severity of disability. Within a few TAC sessions, some improvement was seen, particularly for drooling, spasticity (scissoring or tiptoeing), ataxia, and poor walking balance. After one to two courses of TAC, functional improvement was observed. TAC was well tolerated by most children, with only minor pain and bleeding in a few cases.

Tongue acupuncture is being researched because there is a connection between the tongue and the heart via meridians that spread to all organs in the body. It is thought that the points on the tongue can influence the state of other body organs, providing relief to those suffering from autism.

However, many people believe that acupuncture cannot help autistic people on its own. It must be combined with other factors such as a healthy diet and communication classes to help improve one's mood. Although it is only temporary, it is preferable to nothing until a cure is discovered.

When will a cure be discovered? Only time will tell, as many other questions must be answered before doctors can gain a better understanding of neurological disabilities. Researchers believe that an interdisciplinary approach is required because acupuncture has shown positive results in helping children with autism.