Tips for Treating Children with ADHD and SPD - Self-Study    

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  • Audiologist
  • Speech and Language Pathologist
  • Speech and Language Pathology Asst
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physical Therapy Asst
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Educator
  • Licensed Medical, Rehabilitation or Mental Health Professional
  • Music Therapist
    

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Course Description
Many clients who use Interactive Metronome have ADHD and/or sensory processing disorder. These diagnoses carry unique challenges for the use of I.M. This course will help Interactive Metronome practicioners use sensory strategies to assist clients in achieving their goals.
 
Instructor(s) - One of the following:
 

Linda Golden-Marx, OTR/L has been a pediatric occupational therapist for over 30 years. She has worked in public schools and has been in private practice for over 20 years in Westchester County, N.Y. Her practice focuses on children with diagnoses of sensory processing disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autistic spectrum disorder.

Linda graduated with a B.S. in occupational therapy from Boston University. She is certified in the administration and interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests and is trained in Therapeutic Listening the The Listening Program. Linda has been using Interactive Metronome with her clients since 2002 to improve attention, regulation and motor planning. She looks forward to sharing her strategies with other IM practitioners.

 
Course Objectives:

Target Audience:
This webinar welcomes the following professionals who have completed the Interactive Metronome Certification Course.

  • Speech and Language Pathologist
  • Speech and Language Pathology Asst
  • Audiologist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physical Therapy Asst
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Licensed Medical, Rehabilitation or Mental Health Professional
  • Music Therapist
*You must have completed the Interactive Metronome Certification course prior to attending this course.

Instructional Level:
Advanced

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Select clients with diagnoses of ADHD and/or SPD who will benefit most from incorporating Interactive Metronome into their treatment plan;
  • Demonstrate practical strategies to increase comfort level and motivation toward treatment for use with clients who exhibit ADHD/ SPD;
  • Provide specific ideas for problem-solving when clients appear to have reached a plateau in treatment to assist them in making further gains.
*Note: This course covers information that pertains to licensed therapists and therapy assistants. COTA and PTA professionals must practice IM under the supervision of a licensed OT or PT.

Specific Learning Outcomes for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists:

  • Select clients with diagnoses of ADHD and/or SPD who will benefit most from incorporating Interactive Metronome into the treatment of speech/language and cognitive/communicative skills;
  • Demonstrate practical strategies to increase comfort level and motivation toward treatment for use with clients who exhibit ADHD/ SPD;
  • Provide specific ideas for problem-solving when clients appear to have reached a plateau in treatment to assist them in making further gains.
*Note: This course covers information that pertains to licensed therapists and therapy assistants. SLPA professionals must practice IM under the supervision of a licensed SLP.

 
Disclosure

The Interactive Metronome, Inc. has developed and patented a licensed technology trademarked as the Interactive Metronome®. (U.S. Patents #4,919,030; #5,529,498; #5,743,744; #6,719,690; other U.S. and foreign patents pending) Interactive Metronome, Inc. is the sole source of the following products: Interactive Metronome® , Gait Mate® and IM Home®. Because there are no other like-kind products available, course offerings will only cover information that pertains to the effective and safe use of the above-named products.

CEU's
Course Meets Requirements for:
    PTs & PTAs may submit paperwork to your state board. Check your state for eligibility.