Reiki treatment

Reiki is a form of energy healing that originated in Japan and is based on the concept of channeling universal life energy through the hands of a practitioner to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Its application in autism is not evidence-based. There is limited scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of Reiki specifically for autism. Most claims are anecdotal and based on individual experiences rather than rigorous clinical trials. Some of the benefits reported may be due to the placebo effect, where individuals feel better because they believe the treatment is helping.