ERIC Number: EJ1144266
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Publication Date: 2017-Jul
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Reducing Listening-Related Stress in School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Rance, Gary; Chisari, Donella; Saunders, Kerryn; Rault, Jean-Loup
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v47 n7 p2010-2022 Jul 2017
High levels of stress and anxiety are common in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Within this study of school-aged children (20 male, 6 female) we hypothesised that functional hearing deficits (also pervasive in ASD) could be ameliorated by auditory interventions and that, as a consequence, stress levels would be reduced. The use of Ear-Level Remote Microphone devices and Classroom Amplification systems resulted in significantly improved listening, communication and social interaction and a reduction in physiologic stress levels (salivary cortisol) in both one-on-one and group listening situations.
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Stress Variables, Anxiety, Hypothesis Testing, Hearing Impairments, Audiology, Intervention, Stress Management, Assistive Technology, Listening Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Interaction, Interpersonal Relationship, Physiology, Children
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