Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	119983
DOI	10.5498/wjp.119983
Country	China

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation plus sandplay therapy on children with autism spectrum disorder
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Tao Li, Liang Han, Shu-Bin Feng, Ze-Lin Li and Gang Zhang
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Henan Province medical science and technology research plan joint construction project LHGJ20240559
Corresponding Author	Gang Zhang, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Neurosurgery, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University, No. 69 Xijuyuan Lane, Lianhu District, Xi’an 710003, Shaanxi Province, China. zhanggang2509@163.com
Key Words	Autism spectrum disorder; Children; Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation; Sandplay therapy; Developmental level; Autism severity
Core Tip	To further improve intervention outcomes in children with autism spectrum disorder, this study evaluated the combination of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and sandplay therapy. Compared with sandplay therapy alone, the combined intervention yielded significantly greater improvements in children’s developmental level, intervention efficacy, and sociability. It also reduced autism severity and improved sleep quality.
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; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.119983
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Received	2026-04-17 10:04
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-17 10:04
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-09 10:12
Return for Revision	2026-05-09 10:12
Revised	2026-06-15 17:04
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-06-13 03:09
Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-30 02:42
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-30 03:37
Articles in Press	2026-06-30 03:37
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