International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective To explore the application effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods A total of 70 children with ASD admitted to our hospital from March 2022 to May 2025 were selected and randomly grouped. 35 cases in the control group received conventional rehabilitation treatment, while 35 cases in the observation group were treated with rTMS on this basis. The intervention results of the two groups were compared. Results Before treatment, there was no significant difference in the ABC scores of sensation, somatomotor, and interaction between the two groups (P>0.05). After treatment, the ABC scores of each item in the observation group were lower (P<0.05). Before treatment, there was no significant difference in the CARS and ATEC scores between the two groups (P>0.05). After treatment, the scores of each group in the observation group were lower (P<0.05). The proportions of children in the observation group who completed treatment < 10 times, 10-19 times, and 20 times were 14.29%, 34.29%, and 94.29% respectively, which were significantly different from those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion For children with ASD, the application of rTMS treatment can better improve their lonely behaviors and symptoms, better improve their condition, and increase the completion rate of treatment for children, which has high application value.

Autism spectrum disorder; Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation; Rehabilitation therapy