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A chinese mind-body exercise improves self-control of children with autism : a randomized controlled trial . Self-control problems commonly manifest as temper outbursts and repetitive/rigid/impulsive behaviors , in children with autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ) , which often contributes to learning difficulties and caregiver burden . The present study aims to compare the effect of a traditional Chinese Chan-based mind-body exercise , Nei Yang Gong , with that of the conventional Progressive Muscle Relaxation ( PMR ) technique in enhancing the self-control of children with ASD . Forty-six age- and IQ-matched ASD children were randomly assigned to receive group training in Nei Yang Gong ( experimental group ) or PMR ( control group ) twice per week for four weeks . The participants ' self-control was measured by three neuropsychological tests and parental rating on standardized questionnaires , and the underlying neural mechanism was assessed by the participants ' brain EEG activity during an inhibitory-control task before and after intervention . The results show that the experimental group demonstrated significantly greater improvement in self-control than the control group , which concurs with the parental reports of reduced autistic symptoms and increased control of temper and behaviors . In addition , the experimental group showed enhanced EEG activity in the anterior cingulate cortex , a region that mediates self-control , whereas the PMR group did not . The present findings support the potential application of Chinese Chan-based mind-body exercises as a form of neuropsychological rehabilitation for patients with self-control problems . Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ; Registration No . : ChiCTR-TRC-12002561 ; URL : www.chictr.org .
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Intervention_Physical
traditional Chinese Chan-based mind-body exercise , Nei Yang Gong
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Intervention_Physical
conventional Progressive Muscle Relaxation ( PMR ) technique
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Intervention_Physical
Nei Yang Gong ( experimental group )
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Intervention_Control
PMR ( control group )
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Intervention_Physical
Chan-based mind-body exercises
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Outcome_Mental
self-control
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Outcome_Mental
Self-control
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Outcome_Mental
neuropsychological tests
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Outcome_Mental
parental rating on standardized questionnaires
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Outcome_Mental
improvement in self-control
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Outcome_Mental
autistic symptoms
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Outcome_Mental
control of temper and behaviors
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Outcome_Mental
enhanced EEG activity
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Participant_Age
children
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Participant_Condition
autism
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Participant_Age
children
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Participant_Condition
autism spectrum disorders ( ASD )
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Participant_Age
children
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Participant_Condition
ASD
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Participant_Sample-size
Forty-six
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Participant_Condition
ASD
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Participant_Age
children
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Participant_Condition
self-control problems