Abstract:Objective To explore the therapeutic effects of combined transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and language training on children with language development delays.Methods A total of 70 children with language development delays, admitted to Zibo City Hospital from February 2022 to February 2024, were selected for this study. They were divided into a reference group (n =35, conventional language training) and a combined group (n =35, conventional training plus additional TMS treatment) using a random number table method. The clinical efficacy, children's developmental quotient (DQ), language development quotient, and oral motor functions were compared between the two groups before and after the treatment.Results After three months of treatment, the total effectiveness rate of the combined group was higher than that of the reference group (P < 0.05). Comparisons of language DQ scores at different time points showed significant differences (P < 0.05). The combined group had significantly higher language DQ scores than the reference group (P < 0.05), with a statistically significant difference in the trend of language DQ scores between the groups (P < 0.05). Differences in the pre- and post-treatment scores on the Gesell Development Scales for adaptability, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, language behavior, and personal-social interaction were significantly higher in the combined group (P < 0.05). Improvements in jaw, lip, and tongue movements were also greater in the combined group (P <0.05).Conclusion The application of transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with language training significantly enhances the treatment outcomes in children with language development delays, effectively improving language abilities and oral motor functions, with lasting effects. Therefore, this combined treatment strategy is highly effective and feasible for clinical use.