Fig. 1

Flowchart of the study. A total of 400 participants will be randomized to the two groups. The interventions will last for 25 min and will be conducted two times per week for 6 weeks, and a 6-month follow-up was performed after treatment. The main efficacy score will be based on the CARS, and the secondary outcome indicators will be evaluated using the ATEC. CARS, Childhood Autism Rating Scale; ATEC, Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist