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Exploring integration of acupuncture and whole-brain language therapy for childhood language disorders from a neuroscientific perspective

  • HE Yuan ,
  • ZHANG Ningbo ,
  • GAO Ming ,
  • YANG Chong ,
  • SONG Hujie ,
  • QIAO Cheng ,
  • ZHAO Liang
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  • 1. Xi'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital for Neurological Disorders, Xi'an 710038, China;
    2. School of Physical Education, Xi'an Shiyou University, Xi'an 710065, China

Received date: 2024-05-24

  Revised date: 2024-07-02

  Online published: 2024-12-14

Abstract

With the continuous advancement in the research of developmental language disorders in children, numerous studies have revealed the high prevalence and complexity of these disorders in the pediatric population.This study, based on a neuroscientific perspective, delves into the synergistic application of acupuncture therapy and whole-brain language therapy models in the treatment of childhood language disorders.With acupuncture, specific acupoints are precisely targeted to regulate the flow of qi and blood, achieve yin-yang balance within the body, and fundamentally promote the recovery of children's language functions.Concurrently, the whole-brain language therapy model focuses on activating multiple functional regions of the brain through systematic functional training aimed at strengthening the connectivity and coordination of neural networks, thereby significantly enhancing children's language expression abilities.This model includes key response training, cultivation of social pragmatic skills, and assessment and reinforcement of auditory comprehension abilities, comprehensively improving children's language skills and social interaction capabilities.The study found that combining acupuncture therapy with the whole-brain language therapy model allows for personalized and dynamic treatment adjustments based on the specific characteristics and developmental stages of children's language disorders.This innovative treatment strategy not only significantly improves therapeutic efficiency but also injects positive momentum into the overall development of children, providing a comprehensive, systematic, and effective new pathway for the treatment of childhood language disorders.

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HE Yuan , ZHANG Ningbo , GAO Ming , YANG Chong , SONG Hujie , QIAO Cheng , ZHAO Liang . Exploring integration of acupuncture and whole-brain language therapy for childhood language disorders from a neuroscientific perspective[J]. Science & Technology Review, 2024 , 42(21) : 102 -113 . DOI: 10.3981/j.issn.1000-7857.2024.05.00464

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