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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Autism Spectrum DisorderTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by:
    • Difficulties in social communication and interaction
    • Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
    • Sensory abnormalities

    Mechanism of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

    • Abnormalities in brain development and neuronal migration
    • Cortical dysplasias and minicolumnar abnormalities
    • Alterations in gray-white matter boundaries

    Observed Effects of TMS in ASD