IntroductionWe investigated the effect of scalp and tongue acupuncture on the rehabilitation of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the difference in the effect between mild-to-moderate and severe children of ASD.MethodsChildren in all groups received routine rehabilitation training, including educational and therapeutic measures, while the acupuncture treatment groups also received scalp and tongue acupuncture.ResultsRegardless of whether acupuncture treatment is used, rehabilitati