Deep brain stimulation shows promise for reducing self-injurious behavior in children with autism

Deep brain stimulation shows promise for reducing self-injurious behavior in children with autism

Source: News-Medical.Net

Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury.

Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury. Not all children respond to behavioral therapies. Findings from a pilot trial in Biological Psychiatry, published by… [3609 chars]

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