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
- Non-invasive brain stimulation technique
- Based on Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction
- Key components:
- Power supply and capacitors
- Stimulating coil (figure-8 or circular)