Journal of International Psychiatry

[Abstract] Objective: To explore the clinical effect of transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy on children with autism and mental retardation. Methods: Case data were collected from October 2020 to October 2022 and included in the file. A total of 60 children with autism and mental retardation admitted to the hospital were included. The included subjects were divided into a control group (receiving comprehensive rehabilitation training) and an observation group (receiving rehabilitation training+transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment) based on standardized grouping using a "simple randomization method", with 30 cases included in each group; Observe and compare the scores of the Autism Behavior Scale (ABC), Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), Child Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ), and Autism Treatment Evaluation Scale (ATEC). Results: After treatment, the ABC and CARS scores of both groups decreased, with the observation group being lower than the control group (P<0.05); After treatment, both groups showed varying degrees of decrease in ATEC scores, and the observed group had a greater decrease than the control group (P<0.05); After treatment, the ASHQ scores of both groups decreased to varying degrees, and the observed group showed a greater decrease than the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: The implementation of transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy in the treatment of children with autism and mental retardation can significantly improve their symptoms and condition, and improve sleep quality.

Keywords: Transcranial magnetic stimulation; Autism; Mental retardation; Clinical efficacy