Targeted acupuncture treatment method for autistic children

Abstract

A targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism belongs to the field of medical care, and comprises a sound induction ear acupuncture method, a long-acting eye stimulation opposite pressing acupuncture method and a liver-spleen-kidney simultaneous acupuncture method. The system can improve the core symptoms of the autistic children (3-12 years old), such as not listening to instructions, eye contact parallax, inattention, diet singleness, emotion awareness, hyperactivity and the like, realizes targeted intervention through multi-module collaborative acupuncture, and is suitable for pediatrics of medical institutions, children rehabilitation centers and professional acupuncture clinics.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of healthcare, specifically a targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism. Background Technology

[0002] Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood, characterized by impaired social communication, narrow interests, and repetitive and stereotyped behaviors. It is often accompanied by difficulties in receiving auditory instructions, avoidance of eye contact, and dysfunction of internal organs (such as a weak spleen and stomach leading to a monotonous diet, or liver qi stagnation leading to emotional apathy). Statistics show that the global prevalence of autism in children is approximately 1%. Current intervention methods primarily focus on behavioral training (such as ABA) and educational interventions, but there is a lack of direct and effective intervention programs targeting issues such as sensory perception abnormalities and emotional and organ dysfunction.

[0003] Traditional Chinese medicine theory holds that the core symptoms of autism in children are related to three major pathogenesis mechanisms: First, "obstruction of the ear orifices"—the ear is the orifice of the kidney, and acupoints around the ear such as Ermen, Tinggong, and Tinghui are responsible for unblocking the ear orifices. If the flow of qi and blood is obstructed, it will affect auditory perception, leading to a lack of obedience to commands. Second, "stagnation of eye meridians"—acupoints around the eyes such as Zanzhu and Yuyao belong to the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang, which is responsible for regulating the eye meridians. If the meridians are blocked, it will be difficult for the eyes to focus, resulting in visual asymmetry. Third, "disharmony of the liver, spleen, and kidneys"—the spleen governs transportation and transformation (affecting diet and constitution), the liver governs the free flow of qi (affecting emotions and attention), and the kidneys govern the storage of essence (affecting nerve development). An imbalance among these three leads to hyperactivity, emotional apathy, and a monotonous diet.

[0004] Existing acupuncture intervention programs have significant limitations: First, they lack targeting, often using general acupoint combinations (such as Baihui and Hegu) without addressing the core symptoms of autism. Second, they lack sensory synergistic stimulation, failing to incorporate "sound stimulation to enhance auditory perception" or "visual training combined with acupoint massage," thus hindering the activation of sensory-neural linkages in children. Third, they focus on singular organ regulation, primarily emphasizing the spleen and stomach or liver, failing to achieve simultaneous regulation of the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and thus failing to fundamentally improve the overall condition. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an acupuncture treatment method that is "symptom-targeting, multi-module synergistic, safe, and convenient" to fill the current technological gap. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides a targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism, in order to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0006] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution: Targeted acupuncture treatments for children with autism include acoustic acupuncture, long-acting eye-contact stimulation acupuncture, and acupuncture that harmonizes the liver, spleen, and kidneys.

[0007] The targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism described above uses the acupuncture points of the sound-induced ear acupuncture method, namely Ermen, Tinggong, Tinghui, and Yifeng.

[0008] The targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism described above, specifically the acoustic acupuncture method, includes the following steps: Step 1: Take a disposable acupuncture needle with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, insert it vertically and horizontally into the Ermen acupoint, and pass the Tinggong acupoint and Tinghui acupoint in sequence (to achieve one needle penetrating three acupoints). After lifting and thrusting 12 times, retain the needle for 30 minutes. During the retention period, use the threaded handle of another acupuncture needle of the same specification to gently rub the threaded handle of the retained needle, rubbing for 20 seconds each time, for a total of 3 times, with an interval of 10 minutes each time. Step 2: Take a disposable acupuncture needle with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, insert it directly into the Yifeng acupoint, and insert it to a depth of 0.4cm; use the threaded handle of another acupuncture needle of the same specification to rub the needle with the threaded handle for 20 seconds, and then immediately remove the needle without leaving it in place.

[0009] The targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism, as described above, uses the following acupuncture points for the long-term stimulation of eye contact press needling method: bilateral Zanzhu, bilateral Yuyao, and bilateral Sizhukong.

[0010] The targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism described above, specifically the long-acting eye-contact stimulation press acupuncture method, includes the following steps: Step 1: Take disposable press needles with a specification of 0.18mm×0.9mm, stick them to the above acupoints respectively, press for 3-5 seconds to ensure fixation, and leave the needles in for 2 hours; Step 2: Perform acupuncture once every 15 minutes during needle retention: The acupuncturist gently cups the child's face with both hands and guides the child to look at the acupuncturist. The duration of eye contact should be adjusted according to the child's tolerance, but should not be less than 5 seconds in the early stages. At the same time, the acupuncturist gently rubs the acupoint where the needle is pressed with the pad of the thumb. The duration of rubbing is the same as the duration of eye contact.

[0011] The targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism described above, wherein the acupuncture points for the liver, spleen and kidney harmonizing acupuncture method are Zhongwan, Xiawan, Tianshu, Qihai, Guanyuan, Tanzhong, Zusanli and Taichong.

[0012] The targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism, as described above, includes the following steps: Step 1: Before acupuncture, guide the child to empty their bladder, place them in a supine position, and disinfect the skin at the acupoints with 75% medical alcohol cotton balls; Step 2: Take disposable acupuncture needles with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, and insert them shallowly into the Zhongwan, Xiawan, Qihai, bilateral Tianshu, and Guanyuan acupoints. The insertion depth is 0.5cm. For children aged 3-6, adjust to 0.3-0.4cm. Rotate the needle clockwise for 30 seconds, with a rotation angle ≤180°, and retain the needles for 3 minutes. Step 3: Take disposable acupuncture needles with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm: If the child's breathing is stable, insert the needle horizontally 1cm from the Tanzhong acupoint towards the Qihai acupoint; if the child's breathing is insufficient, use two needles to operate separately. Insert one needle at a 45° angle from the Qihai acupoint towards the Tanzhong acupoint to a depth of 0.8cm, and insert the other needle horizontally from the Tanzhong acupoint towards the Tiantu acupoint to a depth of 0.5cm; manipulate all needles clockwise for 30 seconds and retain the needles for 3 minutes; Step 4: Take disposable acupuncture needles with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm and insert them into the Zusanli acupoints on both sides: for those with thicker fat, insert the needle straight in and for those with thinner fat, insert the needle at a 45° angle. The depth of insertion is 1.5cm. Perform clockwise manipulation for 30 seconds and retain the needles for 3 minutes. Step 5: Take disposable acupuncture needles with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, insert them into the bilateral Taichong acupoints, insert them 1cm from the Taichong acupoints towards the Yongquan acupoints, use the point-pricking and lifting-thrusting technique to manipulate the needles for 30 seconds, with a lifting-thrusting amplitude ≤0.3cm, and retain the needles for 3 minutes. Step Six: After all acupoints have been needled, press the skin of the acupoints with a sterile dry cotton ball, then quickly and gently remove the needles. Continue pressing for 1-2 minutes after removing the needles.

[0013] The advantages of this invention are: This invention can improve the core symptoms of autism in children (3-12 years old) such as disobedience, poor eye contact, inattention, monotonous diet, emotional apathy, and hyperactivity. It achieves targeted intervention through multi-module synergistic acupuncture and is suitable for pediatric departments of medical institutions, children's rehabilitation centers and professional acupuncture clinics. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is one of the treatment diagrams for Case 1 of the present invention; Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the treatment of Case 1 of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the treatment in Case 2 of the present invention; Figure 4 This is one of the treatment diagrams for Case 3 of the present invention; Figure 5 This is the second schematic diagram of the treatment in Case 3 of the present invention; Figure 6 This is the third schematic diagram of the treatment in Case 3 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] Targeted acupuncture treatments for children with autism include acoustic acupuncture, long-acting eye-contact stimulation acupuncture, and acupuncture that harmonizes the liver, spleen, and kidneys.

[0018] Specifically, the acupuncture points for the sound-induced ear acupuncture method described in this embodiment are Ermen, Tinggong, Tinghui, and Yifeng.

[0019] Specifically, the acoustic acupuncture method described in this embodiment includes the following steps: Step 1: Take a disposable acupuncture needle with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, insert it vertically and horizontally into the Ermen acupoint, and pass the Tinggong acupoint and Tinghui acupoint in sequence (to achieve one needle penetrating three acupoints). After lifting and thrusting 12 times, retain the needle for 30 minutes. During the retention period, use the threaded handle of another acupuncture needle of the same specification to gently rub the threaded handle of the retained needle, rubbing for 20 seconds each time, for a total of 3 times, with an interval of 10 minutes each time. Step 2: Take a disposable acupuncture needle with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, insert it directly into the Yifeng acupoint, and insert it to a depth of 0.4cm; use the threaded handle of another acupuncture needle of the same specification to rub the needle with the threaded handle for 20 seconds, and then immediately remove the needle without leaving it in place.

[0020] More specifically, the acupuncture points for the long-term stimulation of eye contact press needling method described in this embodiment are bilateral Zanzhu points, bilateral Yuyao points, and bilateral Sizhukong points.

[0021] Furthermore, the long-acting eye-contact stimulation acupuncture method described in this embodiment includes the following steps: Step 1: Take disposable press needles with a specification of 0.18mm×0.9mm, stick them to the above acupoints respectively, press for 3-5 seconds to ensure fixation, and leave the needles in for 2 hours; Step 2: Perform acupuncture once every 15 minutes during needle retention: The acupuncturist gently cups the child's face with both hands and guides the child to look at the acupuncturist. The duration of eye contact should be adjusted according to the child's tolerance, but should not be less than 5 seconds in the early stages. At the same time, the acupuncturist gently rubs the acupoint where the needle is pressed with the pad of the thumb. The duration of rubbing is the same as the duration of eye contact.

[0022] Furthermore, the acupuncture points for the liver, spleen, and kidney harmonizing acupuncture method described in this embodiment are Zhongwan (CV12), Xiawan (CV12), Tianshu (ST25), Qihai (CV6), Guanyuan (CV4), Tanzhong (CV17), Zusanli (ST36), and Taichong (LR3).

[0023] Furthermore, the liver-spleen-kidney synergistic acupuncture method described in this embodiment includes the following steps: Step 1: Before acupuncture, guide the child to empty their bladder, place them in a supine position, and disinfect the skin at the acupoints with 75% medical alcohol cotton balls; Step 2: Take disposable acupuncture needles with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, and insert them shallowly into the Zhongwan, Xiawan, Qihai, bilateral Tianshu, and Guanyuan acupoints. The insertion depth is 0.5cm. For children aged 3-6, adjust to 0.3-0.4cm. Rotate the needle clockwise for 30 seconds, with a rotation angle ≤180°, and retain the needles for 3 minutes. Step 3: Take disposable acupuncture needles with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm: If the child's breathing is stable, insert the needle horizontally 1cm from the Tanzhong acupoint towards the Qihai acupoint; if the child's breathing is insufficient, use two needles to operate separately. Insert one needle at a 45° angle from the Qihai acupoint towards the Tanzhong acupoint to a depth of 0.8cm, and insert the other needle horizontally from the Tanzhong acupoint towards the Tiantu acupoint to a depth of 0.5cm; manipulate all needles clockwise for 30 seconds and retain the needles for 3 minutes; Step 4: Take disposable acupuncture needles with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm and insert them into the Zusanli acupoints on both sides: for those with thicker fat, insert the needle straight in and for those with thinner fat, insert the needle at a 45° angle. The depth of insertion is 1.5cm. Perform clockwise manipulation for 30 seconds and retain the needles for 3 minutes. Step 5: Take disposable acupuncture needles with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, insert them into the bilateral Taichong acupoints, insert them 1cm from the Taichong acupoints towards the Yongquan acupoints, use the point-pricking and lifting-thrusting technique to manipulate the needles for 30 seconds, with a lifting-thrusting amplitude ≤0.3cm, and retain the needles for 3 minutes. Step Six: After all acupoints have been needled, press the skin of the acupoints with a sterile dry cotton ball, then quickly and gently remove the needles. Continue pressing for 1-2 minutes after removing the needles.

[0024] Example 1 Sound-induced ear acupuncture (for symptoms of "not following commands"): ① Acupoint selection criteria: Ermen (Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian, mainly for opening the ear orifices), Tinggong (Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian, mainly for auditory perception), Tinghui (Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian, mainly for clearing the ear meridians) - all three acupoints are located around the ear, and penetrating needling can enhance the flow of Qi and blood in the ear orifices; Yifeng (Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian, mainly for clearing the head and eyes, opening the orifices and refreshing the mind) - helps improve auditory sensitivity; ② Equipment requirements: Use 0.25mm×30mm acupuncture needles that meet the GB15810-2019 standard for disposable sterile acupuncture needles. The needle body should be smooth and free of burrs, and the needle tip should be rounded (to avoid pricking children's skin). Use sterile packaging (check the integrity of the packaging before use). ③ Operational details: a. Transcutaneous needling: The practitioner holds the child's auricle with one hand (using gentle force to avoid resistance), and with the other hand, inserts the needle vertically and horizontally into the ear gate acupoint, slowly inserting the needle tip through the Tinggong and Tinghui acupoints in sequence. The depth of insertion should be such that the needle tip is about 0.1cm below the skin of the Tinghui acupoint. Perform 12 lifting and thrusting movements (lifting and thrusting amplitude 0.2-0.3cm, frequency 1 time / second). Observe the child's reaction during lifting and thrusting. If the child cries, immediately reduce the force. b. Needle retention stimulation: After insertion and removal, the needle is retained for 30 minutes. During the retention period, "friction and sound stimulation" is performed once every 10 minutes. Take another acupuncture needle of the same specification, and gently touch the threaded handle of the needle with the threaded handle of the needle with the threaded handle. Rub at a frequency of 5 times / second to produce a soft sound of 30-40 decibels (similar to "rustling sound"). Each rubbing lasts for 20 seconds. The sound stimulation activates the child's auditory nerve and strengthens the perception of external sounds. c. Yifeng acupuncture: Take a new sterile acupuncture needle and insert it directly into the Yifeng acupoint (location: behind the earlobe, in the depression between the mastoid process and the angle of the mandible), with a needle depth of 0.4cm (avoid puncturing deep blood vessels). After rubbing the needle for 20 seconds, press the skin of the acupoint with a sterile dry cotton ball, quickly remove the needle, and continue to press for 10 seconds after removing the needle (to prevent bleeding).

[0025] Example 2 Long-lasting stimulation of eye contact via acupuncture (for symptoms such as poor eye contact and difficulty concentrating): ① Acupoint selection criteria: Zanzhu (Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang, mainly for improving eyesight and regulating eye meridians), Yuyao (Extraordinary acupoint, mainly for improving eye focus), and Sizhukong (Triple Energizer Meridian of Hand Shaoyang, mainly for clearing the head and eyes and relieving eye fatigue) – all three acupoints are located around the eyes and far from the eyeballs, ensuring high safety; bilateral acupoint selection can balance the Qi and blood of the left and right meridians; ② Equipment requirements: 0.18mm×0.9mm adhesive press needles (short needle body, gentle stimulation), and medical non-woven fabric adhesive tape (breathable, hypoallergenic, to avoid skin allergies in children). A skin irritation test must be performed before use (apply a small piece of adhesive tape to the inside of the child's forearm; if there is no redness or swelling after 24 hours, it can be used); ③ Operational details: a. Skin preparation: Wipe the skin around the acupoints with sterile saline (to remove oil), then disinfect with 75% medical alcohol cotton balls (the disinfection area is centered on the acupoint and has a diameter of 2cm). Wait for the alcohol to completely evaporate before proceeding (to avoid alcohol irritating the eyes). b. Press Needle Adhesion: Remove the protective layer of the press needle tape, align the tip of the press needle with the acupoint (Zanzhu acupoint: the depression at the inner end of the eyebrow; Yuyao acupoint: directly above the pupil, in the center of the eyebrow arch; Sizhukong acupoint: the depression at the outer end of the eyebrow), and gently press for 3-5 seconds to ensure the needle is fixed in place (to prevent children from scratching and causing it to fall off). c. Coordinated visual training: During needle retention, perform "visual stimulation + massage" every 15 minutes. The acupuncturist maintains a squatting position (at eye level with the child), guides the child in a gentle tone (e.g., "Baby, look here"), and gently cups the child's cheeks with both hands (avoiding pressure on the eyes) to guide the child to make eye contact with the acupuncturist. Initially, the eye contact should last 5-10 seconds, and if the child cooperates, it can be gradually extended to 15-20 seconds. At the same time, gently massage the acupuncture points with the pad of the thumb (the pressure should be such that there is no obvious deformation of the child's face), at a frequency of 2 times per second. Through the dual effects of "acupuncture point stimulation (promoting blood and qi circulation in the eyes) + visual guidance (activating social nerves)," visual stimulation ability and concentration are improved. d. Removal of the acupuncture needles: After leaving the needles in for 2 hours, pinch the edge of the adhesive tape with your fingers and slowly peel it off (avoid pulling the skin). After removing the tape, check the skin at the acupoint (if there is slight redness, apply a cool towel for 1 minute).

[0026] Example 3 Acupuncture therapy that harmonizes the liver, spleen, and kidneys (for symptoms such as monotonous diet, emotional apathy, and hyperactivity): ① Acupoint selection criteria: Zhongwan (Ren Meridian, mainly for strengthening the spleen and stomach), Xiawan (Ren Meridian, mainly for promoting digestion and relieving stagnation), Tianshu (Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming, mainly for regulating the intestines and stomach) – strengthen the spleen and stomach, improve a monotonous diet; Qihai (Ren Meridian, mainly for tonifying Qi and benefiting the kidneys), Guanyuan (Ren Meridian, mainly for warming the kidneys and strengthening the foundation) – tonify the kidneys and benefit essence, assist in nerve development; Tanzhong (Ren Meridian, mainly for widening the chest and regulating Qi) – soothe the liver and relieve depression, improve emotional apathy; Zusanli (Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming, mainly for strengthening the spleen and benefiting Qi) – strengthen spleen and stomach function; Taichong (Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin, mainly for soothing the liver and regulating Qi) – calm the liver and subdue Yang, relieve hyperactivity; ②Equipment requirements: 0.25mm×30mm disposable sterile acupuncture needles, the same as those in the "sound-sensing ear acupuncture" module; additionally prepare sterile dry cotton balls, 75% medical alcohol, and cool towels (for backup). ③ Operational details: a. Preoperative preparation: Guide the child to empty their bladder (to avoid discomfort caused by a full bladder when needling the abdomen), assist the child to assume a supine position (with a soft pillow under their body to improve comfort), expose the abdomen (from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis), chest (the area of ​​the Tanzhong acupoint), and lower limbs (below the knee joint, the areas of the Zusanli and Taichong acupoints); disinfect the skin of the acupoints with 75% medical alcohol cotton balls (disinfect each acupoint twice, wiping in a spiral motion from the center outwards); b. Abdominal acupuncture: The practitioner uses one hand to stabilize the child's abdominal skin (to prevent skin slippage), and the other hand to shallowly insert the needles into the following acupoints: Zhongwan (4 cun above the navel), Xiawan (2 cun above the navel), Qihai (1.5 cun below the navel), bilateral Tianshu (2 cun beside the navel), and Guanyuan (3 cun below the navel); the needle depth is 0.5 cm (adjusted to 0.3-0.4 cm for children aged 3-6 years, and 0.4-0.5 cm for children aged 7-12 years); after the needles are in place, rotate the needle clockwise for 30 seconds (rotation angle ≤180° to avoid excessive stimulation and pain); observe the child's expression during the needling, and stop immediately if the child frowns or cries; retain the needles for 3 minutes (during which time gently support the needle handle to prevent the needle from shaking). c. Acupuncture at the Tanzhong acupoint: Adjust the direction according to the child's breathing condition—For those with stable breathing: Insert the needle horizontally from the Tanzhong acupoint (midpoint of the line connecting the two nipples) towards the Qihai acupoint, to a depth of 1cm; For those with insufficient breathing (manifested as easy fatigue and soft voice): Use "double needle synergy"—one needle is inserted at a 45° angle from the Qihai acupoint towards the Tanzhong acupoint to a depth of 0.8cm (tonifying Qi), and the other needle is inserted horizontally from the Tanzhong acupoint towards the Tiantu acupoint (center of the suprasternal notch) to a depth of 0.5cm (regulating Qi); all needles are manipulated clockwise for 30 seconds and retained for 3 minutes; d. Acupuncture at Zusanli point: Locate the Zusanli point for children (3 cun below the lateral knee eye, on the outer edge of the tibialis anterior muscle). Adjust the angle according to the thickness of lower limb fat—for those with thicker fat (body fat percentage > 15%), insert the needle perpendicularly; for those with thinner fat (body fat percentage ≤ 15%), insert the needle at a 45° angle. The depth of insertion is 1.5 cm in both cases. Perform clockwise manipulation for 30 seconds and retain the needle for 3 minutes. e. Taichong acupuncture: Locate the Taichong acupoint in children (the depression in front of the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones on the dorsum of the foot), insert the needle 1cm from the Taichong acupoint toward the Yongquan acupoint (the depression in the anterior 1 / 3 of the sole of the foot); use the "point-pricking and lifting" technique to perform the needling - quickly point-pricking (frequency 3 times / second) and slowly lifting and thrusting.

[0027] Case 1 (using the method of Example 1) Name: Fu Moumou, Age: 5 years old, Gender: Female.

[0028] Diagnosis: Childhood autism.

[0029] Symptoms: Disobedience to instructions, poor response to being called by name, poor eye contact, refusal to play with peers, lack of language, poor cognitive comprehension, and need for assistance with urination and defecation.

[0030] Treatment process (such as) Figure 1 and Figure 2(As shown): Step 1: Take a disposable acupuncture needle with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, insert it vertically into the Ermen acupoint, and pass the needle tip through the Tinggong and Tinghui acupoints in sequence. Perform lifting and thrusting operations 12 times, and then retain the needle for 30 minutes. During the needle retention period, use the threaded handle of another acupuncture needle of the same specification to gently rub the threaded handle of the retained needle for 20 seconds each time, for a total of 3 times, with an interval of 10 minutes each time. Step 2: Take a disposable acupuncture needle with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, insert it perpendicularly into the Yifeng acupoint, and insert it to a depth of 0.4cm. Use the threaded handle of another acupuncture needle of the same specification to rub the threaded handle of the retained needle for 20 seconds, and then immediately remove the needle without retaining it. Perform acupuncture once a day, alternating between left and right acupoints, rest for 1 day after 6 days, and 14 days as one cycle. Rest for 7 days after one cycle of treatment.

[0031] Treatment results: Normal response to being called by name, normal multi-step commands, and able to have simple conversations.

[0032] Case 2 (using the method of Example 2) Name: Meng Moumou, Age: 6 years old, Gender: Male.

[0033] Diagnosis: Childhood autism.

[0034] Symptoms: poor eye contact, poor concentration, reluctance to play with peers, limited speech, and poor cognitive comprehension.

[0035] Treatment process (such as) Figure 3 (As shown): Step 1: Take disposable press needles with dimensions of 0.18mm × 0.9mm and attach them to the above acupoints. Press for 3-5 seconds to ensure fixation, and leave the needles in place for 2 hours. Step 2: During the needle retention period, perform acupuncture every 15 minutes: The practitioner gently cups the child's face with both hands, guiding the child to look at the practitioner. The duration of eye contact should be adjusted according to the child's tolerance, initially no less than 5 seconds. At the same time, gently massage the acupoints where the press needles are located with the pad of the thumb, with the massage duration matching the eye contact duration. Acupuncture is performed every other day, with a 1-day rest after 6 days. A cycle of 14 days is considered, followed by a 7-day rest after one cycle of treatment.

[0036] Treatment results: Normal eye contact, normal attention, improved social skills, and able to perform addition and subtraction calculations normally.

[0037] Case 3 (using the method of Example 3) Name: Dai Moumou, Age: 6, Gender: Female.

[0038] Diagnosis: Childhood autism.

[0039] Symptoms: Poor social skills, does not play with peers, speaks little, has poor cognitive understanding, is emotional, cries easily, is a picky eater, and suffers from constipation.

[0040] Treatment process (such as) Figure 4-6(As shown): Step 1: Before acupuncture, guide the child to empty their bladder, place them in a supine position, and disinfect the acupoints with 75% medical alcohol cotton balls; Step 2: Take disposable acupuncture needles with specifications of 0.25mm×30mm, and shallowly insert them into the Zhongwan, Xiawan, Qihai, bilateral Tianshu, and Guanyuan acupoints, with an insertion depth of 0.5cm. For children aged 3-6, adjust the depth to 0.3-0.4cm, rotate the needle clockwise for 30 seconds, with a rotation angle ≤180°, and retain the needles for 3 minutes; Step 3: Take disposable acupuncture needles with specifications of 0.25mm×30mm: If the child's breathing is stable, insert the needle horizontally 1cm from the Tanzhong acupoint towards the Qihai acupoint; if the child's breathing is insufficient, use two needles to operate separately, one from the Qihai acupoint towards the Qihai acupoint. Insert one needle at a 45° angle towards the Tanzhong acupoint, inserting it 0.8cm. Insert another needle horizontally towards the Tiantu acupoint, inserting it 0.5cm. Manipulate all needles clockwise for 30 seconds, then retain them for 3 minutes. Fourth step: Use disposable acupuncture needles (0.25mm x 30mm) to needle both Zusanli acupoints: for those with thicker fat, insert the needle straight; for those with thinner fat, insert it at a 45° angle, inserting it to a depth of 1.5cm. Manipulate the needle clockwise for 30 seconds, then retain them for 3 minutes. Fifth step: Use disposable acupuncture needles (0.25mm x 30mm) to needle both Taichong acupoints, inserting it 1cm towards the Yongquan acupoint. Use a point-and-lift manipulation technique for 30 seconds, with a lifting and thrusting amplitude ≤0.3cm, then retain the needles for 3 minutes. Acupuncture is performed every other day, with a 1-day rest after 6 days. One cycle is 14 days, followed by a 7-day rest after one cycle.

[0041] Treatment results: Normal eye contact, normal attention, improved social skills, and able to perform addition and subtraction calculations normally.

[0042] As demonstrated in Cases 1-3, this invention has a clear effect on improving different core symptoms, and can specifically improve the core deficiencies of children with autism, providing a safe and effective traditional Chinese medicine-based treatment for the clinical treatment of autism.

[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism, characterized by: It includes acoustic induction ear acupuncture, long-term stimulation eye contact pressing acupuncture, and liver-spleen-kidney coordination acupuncture.

2. The targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acupuncture points for the acoustic induction ear acupuncture are Ermen (TE21), Tinggong (SI19), Tinghui (GB2), and Yifeng (TE17).

3. The targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The acoustic induction ear acupuncture includes the following steps: Step 1: Take a disposable acupuncture needle with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, insert it vertically and horizontally into Ermen (TE21), and the tip of the needle passes through Tinggong (SI19) and Tinghui (GB2) in sequence. After lifting and thrusting the needle 12 times, retain the needle for 30 minutes. During the needle retention period, gently rub the threaded handle of another acupuncture needle of the same specification with the threaded handle of the retained needle to perform acupuncture, rub for 20 seconds each time, rub a total of 3 times, with an interval of 10 minutes each time; Step 2: Take a disposable acupuncture needle with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, insert it straight into Yifeng (TE17), and the depth of insertion is 0.4cm. After rubbing the threaded handle of another acupuncture needle of the same specification with the threaded handle of this needle to perform acupuncture for 20 seconds, immediately withdraw the needle without retaining the needle.

4. The targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acupuncture points for the long-term stimulation eye contact pressing acupuncture are bilateral Cuanzhu (BL2), bilateral Yuyao (EX-HN4), and bilateral Sizhukong (TE23).

5. The targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The long-term stimulation eye contact pressing acupuncture includes the following steps: Step 1: Take a disposable press needle with a specification of 0.18mm×0.9mm, paste it on the above-mentioned acupuncture points respectively, press for 3 - 5 seconds to ensure fixation, and retain the needle for 2 hours; Step 2: During the needle retention period, perform acupuncture once every 15 minutes: The operator gently holds the child's face with both hands, guides the child to make eye contact with the operator, and the duration of eye contact is adjusted according to the child's tolerance. Initially, it is not less than 5 seconds. At the same time, gently knead the acupuncture point where the press needle is located with the pulp of the thumb, and the duration of kneading is the same as the duration of eye contact.

6. The targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acupuncture points for the liver-spleen-kidney coordination acupuncture are Zhongwan (CV12), Xiawan (CV10), Tianshu (ST25), Qihai (CV6), Guanyuan (CV4), Tanzhong (CV17), Zusanli (ST36), and Taichong (LR3).

7. The targeted acupuncture treatment method for children with autism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The liver-spleen-kidney coordination acupuncture includes the following steps: Step 1: Before acupuncture, guide the child to empty the urine, take the supine position, and disinfect the skin of the acupuncture points with 75% medical alcohol cotton balls; Step 2: Take a disposable acupuncture needle with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, shallowly and straightly insert Zhongwan (CV12), Xiawan (CV10), Qihai (CV6), bilateral Tianshu (ST25), and Guanyuan (CV4), and the depth of insertion is 0.5cm. For children aged 3 - 6 years, it is adjusted to 0.3 - 0.4cm. Rotate the needle clockwise for 30 seconds, and the rotation angle ≤180°. Retain the needle for 3 minutes; Step 3: Take a disposable acupuncture needle with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm: If the child's breathing is stable, insert it horizontally 1cm from Tanzhong (CV17) towards Qihai (CV6); If the child's breathing is insufficient, use two needles to operate separately. One needle is inserted obliquely at 45° from Qihai (CV6) towards Tanzhong (CV17) for 0.8cm, and the other needle is inserted horizontally 0.5cm from Tanzhong (CV17) towards Tiantu (CV22); All needles are rotated clockwise for 30 seconds and the needle is retained for 3 minutes; Step 4: Take a disposable acupuncture needle with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, and acupuncture bilateral Zusanli (ST36): For those with thicker fat, insert the needle straightly; For those with thinner fat, insert the needle obliquely at 45°. The depth of insertion is 1.5cm for both. Rotate the needle clockwise for 30 seconds and retain the needle for 3 minutes; Step 5: Take disposable acupuncture needles with a specification of 0.25mm×30mm, insert them into the bilateral Taichong acupoints, insert them 1cm from the Taichong acupoints towards the Yongquan acupoints, use the point-pricking and lifting-thrusting technique to manipulate the needles for 30 seconds, with a lifting-thrusting amplitude ≤0.3cm, and retain the needles for 3 minutes. Step Six: After all acupoints have been needled, press the skin of the acupoints with a sterile dry cotton ball, then quickly and gently remove the needles. Continue pressing for 1-2 minutes after removing the needles.

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