Date of Award
4-2006
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Dr. Cindee Quake-Rapp
Second Advisor
Dr. Diane Dirette
Third Advisor
Dr. Ben Atchison
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
A study was conducted to determine the effect Therapeutic Listening® intervention has on auditory attention in children when used in conjunction with sensory integration therapy. Single subject experimentation took place with three participants over a ten week period of time. Pre-test and post-test results on standardized tests were compared as well as graphical representation of change during the intervention phase of this study to determine effect. Positive intervention results were concluded when graphical and test changes were compared. Therapeutic Listening® has noted positive change in auditory attention and completion of verbal tasks in children between the ages of 3 and 11 years.
This study concluded that there is positive change in attention to auditory information when using Therapeutic Listening® as a treatment tool along with sensory integration therapy. Additional studies need to be conducted to ensure effective intervention strategies to assist children with auditory processing and sensory integration.
Recommended Citation
Pawell, Casey James, "Efficacy of Therapeutic Listening Intervention on Auditory Processing/Attention in Children Ages 3-11" (2006). Masters Theses. 4669.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4669