Research Platform  |   November 2018
Effectiveness of Noise-Attenuating Headphones for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Beth Pfeiffer, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, BCP; Leah Stein Duker, PhD, OTR/L; Chengshi Amory Shiu, MSW, MS, PhD
Author Affiliations
  • Temple University
  • University of Southern California
Article Information
Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Translational Research
Research Platform   |   November 2018
Effectiveness of Noise-Attenuating Headphones for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211520297p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-RP104C
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211520297p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-RP104C
Abstract

Date Presented 4/19/2018

Children with autism spectrum disorder often demonstrate atypical responses to auditory stimuli that impact stress and arousal levels. This study examined the efficacy of two types of noise-attenuating headphones on electrodermal responses in natural environments using an innovative measurement system.

Primary Author and Speaker: Beth Pfeiffer

Additional Authors and Speakers: Leah Stein Duker, Chengshi Amory Shiu