Effects of Ball Combination Exercise Combined with cTBS Intervention on Sleep Problems in Children with Autism.
Sleep problems significantly affect the quality of life of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week ball combination exercise, continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) stimulation, and combined intervention on sleep problems in children with ASD...
| Published in: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders Vol. 56; no. 1; pp. 241 - 256 |
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| Format: | clinical trial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Springer Nature
Jan2026
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