The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A Case Report of Autism Spectrum Disorder Treated by Korean Medicine

한방치료로 호전된 자폐스펙트럼장애 1례 보고

  • Seol, Jae Hyun (Brainleader Oriental Medicine Clinic) ;
  • Kang, Ju Bong (Brainleader Oriental Medicine Clinic) ;
  • Chang, Gyu Tae (Department of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong)
  • 설재현 (브레인리더한의원) ;
  • 강주봉 (브레인리더한의원) ;
  • 장규태 (강동경희대학교병원 한방소아과)
  • Received : 2018.10.25
  • Accepted : 2018.11.15
  • Published : 2018.11.30
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Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to report a case of one autism spectrum disorder child who was treated by Korean medicine treatment. Methods The subject was a male child with autism spectrum disorder. This patient was treated with oriental herbal medicine and acupuncture. The improvement was observed by K-CARS. Results Korean medicine treatment relieved an autism spectrum disorder child's symptoms. For example, emotional excitement, hyperactivity disorder and repetition behavior are improved. K-CARS score at the initial stage of the treatment was 48 points, which can be considered as severe autistic. After 27 months of the treatment, the K-CARS was 26 points which is not autistic. There was no side effect reported. Conclusions This study showed that Korean medicine can be an effective treatment option for autism spectrum disorder.

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Table 1. Cheongsimyeonjaum-gagam (淸心蓮子飮加減)

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Table 2. Cheonwangbosimdan-gagam (天王補心丹加減)

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Table 3. Baekhotang-gagam (白虎湯加減)

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Table 4. Yanggyuksanhwatang-gagam(凉膈散火湯加減)

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Table 5. The Change of Autism Test (K-CARS) Score of Case

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Table 6. Ten Symptoms of Autism

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Table 7. Differentiation of Syndromes about Symptoms of Autism and Digestive Power

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