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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 3/2008

01-03-2008 | Brief Report

Brief Report: The Effects of Tomatis Sound Therapy on Language in Children with Autism

Auteurs: Blythe A. Corbett, Kathryn Shickman, Emilio Ferrer

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 3/2008

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Abstract

Due to the myriad of problems associated with autism, parents often consider alternative treatments. The investigation was undertaken to determine the effects of the Tomatis Method on language skills in children with autism utilizing a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design. The results indicated that although the majority of the children demonstrated general improvement in language over the course of the study, it did not appear to be related to the treatment condition. The percent change for Group 1 (Placebo/Treatment) for treatment was 17.41%, and placebo was 24.84%. Group 2 (Treatment/Placebo) showed −3.98% change for treatment and 14.15% change for placebo. The results reflect a lack of improvement in language using the Tomatis Method for children with autism.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Brief Report: The Effects of Tomatis Sound Therapy on Language in Children with Autism
Auteurs
Blythe A. Corbett
Kathryn Shickman
Emilio Ferrer
Publicatiedatum
01-03-2008
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 3/2008
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-007-0413-1

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