Is b-Calm “Evidence Based”?

This is a question we get asked alot.  With all the voodoo and shams out there, the autism community has rightfully started to insist that treatments, therapies and other strategies be “evidence based”.  “Evidence Based” typically means the treatment in question is based on research that was conducted by qualified professionals (typically at a state university or hospital) and then was published in a peer reviewed journal.  Peer reviewed journals are publications where teams of editors or reviews will read and critique articles, reports.  If the research does not meet certain standards it will not be approved for publications.

Currently, b-Calm and AudioSedation research has not been published in a peer reviewed journal.  However, we have taken certain steps to build b-Calm on a reputable foundation:

• Current University Research Efforts

Research has been conducted and is ongoing in cooperation with education/autism faculty at a leading midwestern state university.  Early results strongly suggests that b-Calm and AudioSedation is an effective intervention for some students.  Final results are currently being compiled and we anticipate seeing the report published in 2010.

• Independent 3rd Party Trials

From its beginning, b-Calm was tested in by special education professionals (teachers, therapists, etc.)  In each instance, the evaluators were encouraged to choose participates at their sole discretion, and use AudioSedation as according to their own expertise.  to keep the study as independent as possible, b-Calm representative provided only minimal instruction and allowed to professional to guide the evaluation parameters.  To date evaluations have been overwhelmingly positive.  We continue to work closely with key evaluators in looking at how b-Calm is used and its effectiveness.

• b-Calm White Paper & Foundational Research

While b-Calm itself is not evidence based, the techniques employed do draw directly from peer reviewed, published research in both the US and Europe.  An internal white paper was written outlining this research and how it relates to b-Calm.  The white paper is available by request through our Contact Us page.

We will continue to build the reputation of b-Calm and we improve AudioSedation and conduct additional research.  If the mean time, feel free to Contact Us with any questions or comments.