Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	114358
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Neurofeedback for autism spectrum disorder: Current evidence, challenges, and future directions
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Yan Zhang, Jun-Jie Wang, Hao-Yu Xing and Juan Yan
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Corresponding Author	Juan Yan, Manager, MD, Professor, Quality Control Office, Affiliated Mental Health Center and Hangzhou Seventh People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 305 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013, Zhejiang Province, China. 294162939@qq.com
Key Words	Autism spectrum disorder; Neurofeedback; Social skills; Emotion regulation; Electroencephalogram; Gamma oscillations; Prefrontal cortex; Neuromodulation; Precision medicine; Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
Core Tip	Neurofeedback therapy (NFT), a non-invasive technique using real-time electroencephalography feedback to self-regulate brain activity, may offer benefits for neural dysregulation in autism spectrum disorder. However, current evidence is limited by small sample sizes and protocol variability. While NFT could potentially enhance neuroplasticity and complement behavioral therapies, its clinical application requires validation through rigorous randomized controlled trials. Future work should focus on personalizing protocols based on biomarkers and improving accessibility via telehealth solutions.
Citation	Zhang Y, Wang JJ, Xing HY, Yan J. Neurofeedback for autism spectrum disorder: Current evidence, challenges, and future directions. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-17 06:21
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-17 06:22
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Return for Revision	2025-10-21 06:22
Revised	2025-10-24 07:17
Second Decision	2025-11-19 02:35
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-19 09:02
Articles in Press	2025-11-19 09:02
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