Publications

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A Randomized Control Trial of a Parent-delivered Chinese Massage Intervention for Pre-school Children with Autism:  The Qigong Sensory Training (QST) Home Program 
Silva, L., Schalock, M. & Gabrielsen, K. (under review).

A Model and Treatment for Autism at the Convergence of Chinese Medicine and Neuroscience: First 130 Cases (in press)
Silva, L., Ayres, R., & Schalock, M. (in press). Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.