The effectiveness of auditory stimulation in children with autism spectrum disorders: A case–control study

Abstract

Background/Aim: The Listening Program (TLP) is a sound-based intervention that claims to treat the behavioural challenges of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum with sensory processing difficulties. There is a paucity of peer-reviewed evidence supporting its use. The purpose of this study was to determine whether TLP reduces sensory over-responsitivity (SOR) to auditory stimuli. Methods: Data were collected over a 28-week period using an ABAB multiple events case-control design of testing and treatment intervals to capture the responses of three participants to TLP. Results: Graphs from repeated measures data were drawn to analyse the direction and level of trend lines. There was a high variability of responses, with participants responding positively and others negatively at different stages of the study. Conclusions: The results lend some support to the use of TLP with children on the autism spectrum who are experiencing auditory SOR.

Efficacy of Therapeutic Listening� Quickshifts in Children with Sensory Processing Difficulties

“…Each child experienced two, 15-minute listening sessions for 10 weeks between two five week, non-intervention observation periods (Gee, et al, 2014). The results demonstrated that there was a change in all three case studies (Gee, et al, 2014). Measures included the SenSOR scales, the auditory defensiveness scale in the Sensory Processing Measure, and the overall total score from the Sensory Processing Measure.…”

“…Applications of TLP are applicable within a diverse array of settings including therapy clinics, schools, hospitals, homes, assisted living facilities, and military bases (Doman, 2015). Gee, et al (2014) conducted a case control with three children ages 5-10 diagnosed with ASD in order to observe the changes in sensory processing after TLP intervention. Each child experienced two, 15-minute listening sessions for 10 weeks between two five week, non-intervention observation periods (Gee, et al, 2014).…”

“…Gee, et al (2014) conducted a case control with three children ages 5-10 diagnosed with ASD in order to observe the changes in sensory processing after TLP intervention. Each child experienced two, 15-minute listening sessions for 10 weeks between two five week, non-intervention observation periods (Gee, et al, 2014). The results demonstrated that there was a change in all three case studies (Gee, et al, 2014).…”

“…Measures included the SenSOR scales, the auditory defensiveness scale in the Sensory Processing Measure, and the overall total score from the Sensory Processing Measure. The SenSOR scales rate the over-responsiveness of the child to tactile, vestibular, visual, auditory, proprioceptive, gustatory, and olfactory stimuli (Gee, et al, 2014). The researchers reported a reduction in auditory defensive behaviors, such as covering the ears, as well as greater acceptance of stimuli and a decrease in sensory processing difficulties (Gee, et al, 2014).…”

Survey of Sensory Diet Use Among California Occupational Therapy Practitioners

“…Additionally, researchers noted that the use of a Therapeutic Listening® program helped prepare children for purposeful activities within their sensory diets (Hall & Case-Smith, 2007). Gee, Thompson, Pierce, Toupin, and Holst (2015) conducted a case-control study to determine the effective of the The Listening Program (TLP) on children ages 5-10, diagnosed with ASD and sensory processing difficulties who were experiencing behavioral challenges. After the 28-week study, the majority of participants showed an overall decrease in behavioral challenges.…”