Auditory integration training and other sound therapies for autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review

Sinha, Yashwant; Silove, Natalie; Wheeler, Danielle M; Williams, Katrina

doi:10.1136/adc.2006.094649

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“…There is controversy in the literature regarding the effectiveness of AIT in reducing the auditory hypersensitivity. A Cochrane review was conducted with the objective to determine the effectiveness of AIT or other sound therapy methods in individuals with ASD [28]. Three out of 6 trials reported improvements after 3 months of AIT using the Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC) [29].…”

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confidence: 99%

Impact of Auditory Integrative Training on Transforming Growth Factor-β<sub>1</sub> and Its Effect on Behavioral and Social Emotions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Al-Ayadhi¹,

Alhowikan

Halepoto³

2018

Med Princ Pract

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Objective: To explore the impact of auditory integrative training (AIT) on the inflammatory biomarker transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 and to assess its effect on social behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Subjects and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 15 patients (14 males and 1 female) with ASD aged 3-12 years were recruited. All were screened for autism using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). Plasma levels of TGF-β1 were measured in all patients using a sandwich enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) immediately and 1 and 3 months after the AIT sessions. Pre- and post-AIT behavioral scores were also calculated for each child using the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS), and the Short Sensory Profile (SSP). Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 21.0 for Windows). Results: Plasma levels of TGF-β1 significantly increased to 85% immediately after AIT (20.13 ± 12 ng/mL, p < 0.05), to 95% 1 month after AIT (21.2 ± 11 ng/mL, p < 0.01), and to 105% 3 months after AIT (22.25 ± 16 ng/mL, p < 0.01) compared to before AIT (10.85 ± 8 ng/mL). Results also revealed that behavioral rating scales (CARS, SRS, and SSP) improved in terms of disease severity after AIT. Conclusion: Increased plasma levels of TGF-β1 support the therapeutic effect of AIT on TGF-β1 followed by improvement in social awareness, social cognition, and social communication in children with ASD. Furthermore, TGF-β1 was associated with severity in all scores tested (CARS, SRS, and SSP); if confirmed in studies with larger sample sizes, TGF-β1 may be considered as a marker of ASD severity and to assess the efficacy of therapeutic interventions.

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confidence: 99%

Impact of Auditory Integrative Training on Transforming Growth Factor-β<sub>1</sub> and Its Effect on Behavioral and Social Emotions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Al-Ayadhi¹,

Alhowikan

Halepoto³

2018

Med Princ Pract

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“…Several well-conducted studies, with appropriate control groups, have found no effects. 57 Finally, 2 meta-analyses of music therapy with children and adolescents with ASD have reported conflicting results.…”

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confidence: 99%

Treatment of Psychopathology in People with Intellectual and other Disabilities

Sturmey

2012

Can J Psychiatry

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Objective: To review the psychosocial, pharmacological, and other treatments of psychopathology in people with intellectual disabilities (IDs), autism, and other developmental disabilities (DDs).Method: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of psychosocial, pharmacological, and other treatments for people with DDs are reviewed. Results:There is strong evidence for applied behaviour analysis (ABA) and other behavioural treatments of some forms of psychopathology. There is little good evidence to support the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural therapy, cognitive therapy, sensory interventions, and other forms of psychosocial interventions. Recently, more randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of psychopharmacology have been published, especially with people with autism spectrum disorders. Most RCTs were for externalizing behaviour problems, rather than for psychopathology. These RCTs offer only preliminary support for the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy. No evidence was found for the effectiveness of other biological treatments. Conclusions:Current research supports the use of ABA and other behavioural interventions for some forms of psychopathology. Evidence for the effectiveness of other interventions is limited or absent.

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“…The most recent and most appropriately designed trials have demonstrated no significant benefit of dimethylglycine, 219,220 vitamin B 6 and magnesium, 221,222 or auditory integration training. [223][224][225] Both positive 226 and negative 227,228 results have been described for small, methodologically flawed studies of intravenous immunoglobulin. A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled trial revealed no statistically significant differences on Aberrant Behavior Checklist subscale scores between small groups of children with ASDs who were given omega-3 fatty acids and those who were given placebo.…”

Section: Complementary and Alternative Medicinementioning

confidence: 99%

Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Myers¹,

Johnson²

2007

Pediatrics

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Pediatricians have an important role not only in early recognition and evaluation of autism spectrum disorders but also in chronic management of these disorders. The primary goals of treatment are to maximize the child's ultimate functional independence and quality of life by minimizing the core autism spectrum disorder features, facilitating development and learning, promoting socialization, reducing maladaptive behaviors, and educating and supporting families. To assist pediatricians in educating families and guiding them toward empirically supported interventions for their children, this report reviews the educational strategies and associated therapies that are the primary treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders. Optimization of health care is likely to have a positive effect on habilitative progress, functional outcome, and quality of life; therefore, important issues, such as management of associated medical problems, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic intervention for challenging behaviors or coexisting mental health conditions, and use of complementary and alternative medical treatments, are also addressed.

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Auditory integration training and other sound therapies for autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review

Cited by 54 publications

References 10 publications

Impact of Auditory Integrative Training on Transforming Growth Factor-β<sub>1</sub> and Its Effect on Behavioral and Social Emotions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Impact of Auditory Integrative Training on Transforming Growth Factor-β<sub>1</sub> and Its Effect on Behavioral and Social Emotions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Treatment of Psychopathology in People with Intellectual and other Disabilities

Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

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