This study aims to establish a personalized theta burst stimulation (TBS, an advanced variant of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, rTMS) protocol considering autistic idiosyncrasy (interindividual variability).
Autistic adults (≥18 years old), confirmed by Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.
DSM-5 severity level of ASD: level 1 or level 2
≥18 years old without autism spectrum disorder
Previous or current severe neurological disorders, especially epilepsy
Previous or current severe systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or hypertension
Previous or current severe brain injury
Implementation of metal materials such as a pacemaker or medication pump
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Lead sponsor
National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Collaborator