EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
The Cochrane Collaboration
Auditory Integration Training and Other Sound Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Sinha, Y., Silove, N., et al.
(2004).
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (3).
Indicators of Review Quality:
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
| Yes |
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Criteria for inclusion of studies are provided
| Yes |
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Search strategy is described in sufficient detail for replication
| Yes |
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Included studies are assessed for study quality
| Yes |
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Quality assessments are reproducible
| Yes |
Description: This is a review of randomized controlled trials investigating auditory integration training and other sound therapies for adults or children with autism spectrum disorder.
Question(s) Addressed:
What is the effectiveness of auditory sound integration therapy or other sound therapies?
Population: Adults or children with autism spectrum disorders
Intervention/Assessment: Auditory integration training and other sound therapies that involve listening to music modified by filtering and modulation.
Number of Studies Included: 6
Years Included: Through 2002
Findings:
Conclusions:
- Treatment
- Cognition & Hearing
- AIT/Sensory Integration - “In the absence of evidence, this treatment is considered experimental and care must be taken not to risk hearing loss. Parents need to be aware of the cost involved in pursuing these treatments" (p. 8). Further research is warranted.
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Auditory Integration Training
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Added to Compendium: December 2011