Efficacy of auditory integration training in children with autism: a Meta-analysis

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of auditory integration training (AIT) in children with autism.Methods Databases including Pubmed,EBSCO host,EM base,Science Direct database,WanFang database,VIP database,CKNI database were recruited to search for randomized controlled trials (RCT) of auditory integration training among children with autism from January 1995 to October 2015.Quality of RCTs was appraised and data were extracted for meta-analyses by using RevMan 5.3 software.Results Nine RCTs of AIT were included,six studies showed that AIT could reduce Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC) score [WMD=-7.08,95%CI=(-12.04--2.13),P=0.005];three studies showed that AIT could reduce children with Autism Treatment Evaluation Cheek-list (ATEC) scores (WMD=-6.75,95%CI=-8.96--4.55,P<0.01];three studies showed that AIT could improve IQ of children with autism(WMD=7.72,95%CI=3.90-11.55,P<0.01).Conclusion Auditory integration training can reduce the score of Autism Behavior Checklist,Autism Evaluation Check-list and increase IQ among children with autism.It is necessary for autism children receive auditory integration training.