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World J Psychiatry. Oct 19, 2026; 16(10): 119983
Published online Oct 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.119983
Published online Oct 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.119983
Table 1 Comparative analysis of general data, n (%)/mean ± SD
| Item | Control group (n = 53) | Observation group (n = 56) | χ2/t/Z | P value |
| Age (years) | 6.00 (5.00, 6.00) | 5.00 (4.25, 6.00) | -0.984 | 0.325 |
| Gender | 0.281 | 0.596 | ||
| Male | 32 (60.38) | 31 (55.36) | ||
| Female | 21 (39.62) | 25 (44.64) | ||
| Disease duration (month) | 22.64 ± 10.47 | 21.23 ± 8.73 | ||
| ASD severity | 0.371 | 0.542 | ||
| Mild to moderate | 34 (64.15) | 39 (69.64) | ||
| Severe | 19 (35.85) | 17 (30.36) | ||
| Developmental quotient | 85.11 ± 6.45 | 83.79 ± 6.20 | 1.089 | 0.278 |
| Parental education level | 0.177 | 0.674 | ||
| Below high school | 32 (60.38) | 36 (64.29) | ||
| High school or above | 21 (39.62) | 20 (35.71) | ||
| Place of residence | 0.197 | 0.657 | ||
| Urban | 29 (54.72) | 33 (58.93) | ||
| Rural | 24 (45.28) | 23 (41.07) |
- Citation: Li T, Han L, Feng SB, Li ZL, Zhang G. Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation plus sandplay therapy on children with autism spectrum disorder. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(10): 119983
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i10/119983.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.119983