1. Evidence-Based Intervention Study: The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP).
Contact Information
Please contact:
Joanne McIntyre, PhD Candidate
Tel:
(03)    
Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
Developmental Neuromotor and Cognition Lab
Link to Additional Information-
​Safe & Sound Protocol Clinical Trial​
Ethics Approval Number:
HEC17-091
Decreasing Defensive Responses: A Study of Emotional Regulation. Social Engagement, Auditory Processing & Motor Skills in Children with Autism.
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a research based therapy showing significant results in the following areas:
Social Engagement and Emotional Regulation
Auditory Sensitivities and Auditory Processing
Anxiety
Who can participate?
Children aged 8-14 years with a confirmed ASD diagnosis
Typically Developing children aged 8-14 years (Control group)
What is involved?
3 separate face-to-face social and behavioural assessments, over a period of two months
1 week of intervention sessions – one hour for five consecutive sessions
The auditory intervention involves listening to filtered/modified music through headphones
All of this will take place at La Trobe University, Bundoora.
Benefits of Participation
Your child may improve in areas noted under existing evidence.
Entered to win a Dreampad valued at $279 (evidence-based tool to improve sleep) donated by Integrated Listening Australia