There is a new peer-reviewed article on the effectiveness of The Listening Program published in the journal Occupational Therapy International Volume 16 Issue 1, Pages 25-43, 2009. The purpose of this single-subject case design was to explore the efficacy of using The Listening Program (TLP) method to improve overall sensory processing and receptive/expressive language skills in a child diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS).

This research was conducted by, Amy J Nwora, Occupational Therapy Department, D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY, USA and Bryan M Gee, Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA

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Quotes from Nwora and Gee*
He demonstrated increased eye contact with his teacher/music leader, caregivers (smiling and waving) and improved interaction with peers. (p.33)

Results of the Sensory Profile section summary also indicate marked improvements in function from pre- to post-intervention. (p.34)

* Amy J. Nwora, Bryan M Gee (2009). A case study of a five-year-old child with pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified using sound based interventions. Occupational Therapy International,16 (1). 25-43.