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

Figure 6

Forest plots for comparison of acupuncture versus sham acupuncture. (a) Overall RFRLRS score. (b) Social interaction skill (RFRLRS). (c) Language ability (RFRLRS). (d) Language ability-comprehension age (RDLS). (e) Language ability-expression age (RDLS). (f) Cognitive function (WeeFIM). AT, acupuncture treatment; BEI, behavioral and educational interventions; RDLS, Reynell Developmental Language Scales; RFRLRS, Ritvo-Freeman Real Life Rating Scale; WeeFIM, Functional Independence Measure for Children.

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