Case report: Using an auditory trainer with caregiver video modeling to enhance communication and socialization behaviors in autism

J Autism Dev Disord. 2008 Apr;38(4):771-5. doi: 10.1007/s10803-007-0429-6. Epub 2007 Aug 21.

Abstract

A minimally verbal child with autism was exposed to short daily sessions of watching his parents on video in conjunction with an FM auditory trainer for a period of 4 weeks. Baseline measures of verbal and social behaviors were taken pre-treatment and repeated post treatment. Results indicate substantial gains in word productions, social orienting, and increased eye contact. Results are discussed in terms of the contributions of auditory-visual processing to establishing communication and socialization in autism and early intervention effectiveness.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acoustic Stimulation*
  • Autistic Disorder / psychology*
  • Autistic Disorder / therapy*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Communication*
  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
  • Early Intervention, Educational
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations*
  • Male
  • Social Behavior*
  • Videotape Recording*