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[Transcranial micropolarization in the complex therapy of early child autism.]
N Iu Kozhushko1, V M Shaĭtor, E A Ponomareva
1Institut mozga cheloveka RAN, Meditsinskaia akademiia poslediplomnogo obrazovaniia, Sankt-Peterburg.
Insights
Transcranial micropolarization (TCMP) improved higher mental functions and communication skills in children with autism. This therapy enhanced speech comprehension and regulated behavior, aiding learning and social interaction.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents challenges in higher mental functions and communication.
- Early intervention is crucial for improving developmental trajectories in young children with ASD.
- The Human Brain Institute developed Transcranial Micropolarization (TCMP) as a potential therapeutic technique.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of TCMP as part of complex therapy for children diagnosed with autism (ICD-10 F84.0).
- To assess TCMP's impact on the development of higher mental functions and communicative skills in young children with ASD.
- To investigate the influence of TCMP on speech comprehension and behavioral regulation.
Main Methods:
- TCMP was administered to 17 children aged 3-6 years with a diagnosis of autism.
- TCMP was integrated into a comprehensive therapeutic regimen.
- Outcomes were assessed by observing improvements in higher mental functions, communication, speech understanding, and behavior.
Main Results:
- TCMP significantly enhanced the formation of higher mental functions in children with autism.
- A substantial improvement in understanding addressed speech was observed.
- Positive changes in communicative skills and adequate behavior in various settings were noted.
- The therapy facilitated learning capabilities through improved regulation of adult speech.
Conclusions:
- TCMP, as part of complex therapy, shows significant promise in improving cognitive and communicative functions in young children with autism.
- Enhanced speech comprehension and behavioral regulation are key benefits observed with TCMP intervention.
- TCMP represents a valuable addition to therapeutic approaches for managing autism spectrum disorder in early childhood.
Abstract:
This research presents the results of using transcranial micropolarization technique (TCMP) developed in the Human Brain Institute, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, in 17 children, aged from 3 to 6 years, with the ICD-10 diagnosis of autism (F84.0). Included in the complex therapy, TCMP allowed to increase significantly the process of formation of higher mental functions and development of communicative skills, mostly due to the substantial improvement of understanding of addressed speech. The positive dynamics of learning capabilities was based on increasing of regulating function of adult's speech with the corresponding growth of adequate behavior of the child at home, studies and public places.
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