Combining Speech and Motor Milestones During IM - Self-Study    

APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINES:

  • 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
This course incorporates gross and fine motor movements into IM sessions to assist with word development. Speech, gross and fine motor milestones that co-occur developmentally are combined to elicit maximum results. Fine and gross motor movements are utilized to assist with speech acquisition at the appropriate developmental level. Developmental milestones, neuroplasticity, and cognitive development will be addressed. This course addresses a wide variety of diagnoses. Activities will be demonstrated and can be modified to meet an individual child’s needs.
 
Instructor(s) - One of the following:
 

Nichole Reardon, MS, CCC-SLP has been a speech language pathologist for nine years. She is currently a pediatric therapist at Wiggles and Giggles Therapy for Kids which is affiliated with Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, NE. She received her BS in Psychology in 1999 and her Masters in Communication Disorders in 2002. Nichole has worked in acute care, home health, and pediatric outpatient.

 
Course Objectives:

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

  • 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

Instructional Level:
Advanced
 
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.

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