Based on the three spirits theory,autism spectrum disorders TCM prevention and treatment interpretation
By exploring the specific content of the three spirits theory and extending it to the clinicopathological manifestations of autism spectrum disorder(ASD)to provide ideas for its early management.It is documented that three spirits comprise the vital spirit,consciousness and appetence,each of which has its own role to play in regula-ting the vital activities and mental state of human body that closely related to the onset and clinical manifestations of ASD.Therefore,based on the specific meaning and physiological characteristics of each of the three spirits combine the clinical observation with the analysis of the clinicopathological manifestations of children who has ASD,the early prevention and treatment concept of cultivating the vital spirit,protecting the consciousness and controlling the appe-tence is proposed.The principle of prevention is better than treatment is emphasised at the same time,which can provides new ideas and methods for the clinical prevention and treatment of ASD.
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