QST Research

• Qigong Massage Treatment for Sensory and Self-Regulation Problems in Young Children with Autism:  A Randomized Controlled Trial.
  Silva, L., Schalock, M., Ayres, R., Bunse, C., & Budden, S. (2009).  American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63, 423-432.
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• Early intervention with a parent-delivered massage protocol directed at tactile abnormalities decreases severity of autism and improves child-to-parent interactions: a replication study.
  Silva, L., Schalock, M., Gabrielsen, K., Budden, S., Buenrostro, M., and Horton, G. (2015). Autism Research and Treatment, Volume 2015 (2015)  
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• Early Intervention for Autism with a Parent-delivered Qigong Massage Program:  A Randomized Controlled Trial.
  Silva, L., Schalock, M. & Gabrielsen, K. (2011). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65(5):550-559.   
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• 1 and 2-year Outcomes of Treating Preschool Children with Autism with a Qigong Massage Protocol: An Observational Follow-along Study. 
  Silva, L, Schalock M, Gabrielsen KR, Horton-Dunbar G. Journal of Alternative and Integrative Medicine 5:216. (2016) 
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• Qigong in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. 
  Rodrigues JM, Mestre M, Fredes LI. - J Integr Med. 2019 Jul;17(4):250-260. doi: 10.1016/j.joim.2019.04.003. 
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• Specific sensory techniques and sensory environmental modifications for children and youth with sensory integration difficulties: A systematic review. 
  Bodison, S. C., & Parham, L. D. (2018). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72, 7201190040.
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• First Skin Biopsy Reports in Children with Autism Show Loss of C-Tactile Fibers.
  Silva, L., Schalock, M. (2016). Journal of Neurological Disorders 4:262 (2016) 
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• Treatment of Tactile Impairment in Young Children with Autism: Results with Qigong Massage.
  Silva, L. Schalock, M. (2013). International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, 6(4):12-20.   
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• Prevalence and Significance of Abnormal Tactile Responses in Young Children with Autism.
  Silva, L. Schalock, M. (2013). North American Journal of Medicine and Science, 6(3):121-127. 
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• Outcomes of a Pilot Training Program in a Qigong Massage Intervention for Young Children with Autism.
  Silva, L., Ayres, R., & Schalock, M. (September/October 2008). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(5), 530-538.   
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• Improvement in Sensory Impairment and Social Interaction in Young Children with Autism following Treatment with an Original Qigong Massage Methodology.
  Silva, L., Cignolini A., Warren, R., Skowron-Gooch, A., & Budden, S. (2007). American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 35(3), 393-406.   
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• A Medical Qigong Methodology for Early Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  Silva, L. & Cignolini, A. (2005).  American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 33(2), 315-27.   
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• Neural Mechanisms of Qigong Sensory Training Massage for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Feasibility Study. 
  Kristin K Jerger, MD, LMBT,1 Laura Lundegard,2 Aaron Piepmeier, PhD,1 Keturah Faurot, PA, MPH, PhD,1 Amanda Ruffino, BA,1 Margaret A Jerger, PhD, CCC-SLP,1 and Aysenil Belger, PhD3; Global Advances in Health and Medicine, Published online: 4 April 2018.  
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• Qigong Sensory Training pilot study: A tactile home program for children with or at-risk for autism. 
  Orit Tal-Atzili , OTD, OTR/L & Joyce Salls , OTD, OTR/L, Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention. Published online: 19 May 2017. 
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Additional Research:

• Parental or teacher education and coaching to support function and participation of children and youth with sensory processing and sensory integration challenges: A systematic review. 
  Miller-Kuhaneck, H., & Watling, R. (2018). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72, 7201190030.
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• Interventions supporting mental health and positive behavior in children ages birth–5 yr: A systematic review. 
  Kingsley, K., Sagester, G., & Weaver, L. L. (2020). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74, 7402180050.
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