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A case study of a five-year-old child with pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified using sound-based interventions

  1. Amy J Nwora1,*,
  2. Bryan M Gee2

Article first published online: 16 FEB 2009

DOI: 10.1002/oti.263

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Occupational Therapy International

Occupational Therapy International

Special Issue: Occupational Therapy and Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Volume 16, Issue 1, pages 25–43, March 2009

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Nwora, A. J. and Gee, B. M. (2009), A case study of a five-year-old child with pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified using sound-based interventions. Occupational Therapy International, 16: 25–43. doi: 10.1002/oti.263

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  1. 1

    Occupational Therapy Department, D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY, USA

  2. 2

    Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA

*Occupational Therapy Department, D'Youville College, 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14201 USA

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 16 FEB 2009
  2. Article first published online: 16 FEB 2009

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Keywords:

  • autism;
  • case study;
  • developmental disability;
  • pediatric occupational therapy;
  • The Listening Program

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of The Listening Program (TLP) in treating a child with pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Using a single-subject case study design, one child with PDD-NOS was administered a 20-week TLP intervention focused on improving sensory processing and language function. Data collection included pre- and post-evaluations using video footage, and Sensory Profile and Listening Checklist questionnaires. Results of the study indicated improved behaviour and sensory tolerance in the post-intervention video footage, including active participation in singing and movements to song. Sensory Profile and Listening Checklist questionnaires indicated significant improvements in sensory processing, receptive/expressive listening and language, motor skills, and behavioural/social adjustment at the post-intervention assessment. Although small in scope, this study highlights the need for continued research by occupational therapists into sound-based interventions. Particularly, occupational therapists need to perform larger-scale studies utilizing TLP to verify the efficacy of this alternative treatment method. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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