The Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

<div><i>Forest plots for the outcome “overall CARS score”. (a) Acupuncture versus BEI. (b) Acupuncture versus BEI and music therapy.</i> AT, acupuncture treatment; BEI, behavioral and educational interventions; CARS, Childhood Autism Rating Scale.</div>

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Figure 5: The Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 