Can acupuncture treat developmental delay?
Disease description:
My friend’s son is over two years old but still hasn’t begun speaking, indicating some developmental delay. She would like to know whether acupuncture can treat developmental delay.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Developmental delay can be treated with acupuncture.
Developmental delay is a condition caused by impaired brain development and is irreversible. Acupuncture therapy may provide supportive improvement. By stimulating specific acupoints, acupuncture promotes the circulation of Qi and blood, thereby enhancing physiological functions. In treating developmental delay, acupuncture points are selected according to specific symptoms—such as intellectual disability or delayed speech. Commonly used acupoints include Quchi (LI11), Huanjiao (GB30), and Zusanli (ST36).
