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Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in performing eye-hand integration tasks : four preliminary studies with children showing low-functioning autism . This report , based on four studies with children with low-functioning autism , aimed at evaluating the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation delivered on the left and right premotor cortices on eye-hand integration tasks ; defining the long-lasting effects of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation ; and investigating the real efficacy of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation by comparing three kinds of treatments ( high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation , a traditional eye-hand integration training , and both treatments combined ) . Results showed a significant increase in eye-hand performances only when high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation was delivered on the left premotor cortex ; a persistent improvement up to 1 h after the end of the stimulation ; better outcomes in the treatment combining high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and eye-hand integration training . Based on these preliminary findings , further evaluations on the usefulness of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in rehabilitation of children with autism are strongly recommended .
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repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
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repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
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high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
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high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
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Outcome_Mental
eye-hand performances
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Participant_Age
children
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Participant_Condition
autism
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Participant_Condition
children with low-functioning autism
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Participant_Age
children
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Participant_Condition
autism