Movement, Executive Function, & the Interactive Metronome Self-Study    

APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINES:

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

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Course Description
The Interactive Metronome provides a powerful framework for the development of executive function skills. Outcome and functional gains can be enhanced by incorporating additional movement activities into IM sessions that are specific to the development of executive function. In this course, you will learn more about what executive function is and how it is essential for success in academics and social relationships. We will examine the relationship between movement and the development of executive function and you will learn practical ways to incorporate specific movement activities within IM sessions to improve executive function.
 
Instructor(s) - One of the following:
 

Kandy Dicken, MAT holds a Masters in Teaching from Pacific University and a Bachelors of Science in Human Development. She is a Licensed Teacher and Owner and Director of Early Learning Matters Child Development Center in Hillsboro, OR. Early Learning Matters (ELM) offers a learning environment designed to facilitate the development of executive function skills in all children ages 3-6. In addition, she works individually with children of all ages as a learning specialist and serves as an educational consultant for schools and community programs. Kandy is a certified instructor for Franklin Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens. She continues her research and study in the area of Early Childhood Education, Brain-Based Learning, and Executive Function and Leadership.
 
Course Objectives:

Target Audience:
This course welcomes:

  1. Speech and Language Pathologist
  2. Speech and Language Pathology Asst
  3. Occupational Therapist
  4. Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
  5. Physical Therapist
  6. Physical Therapy Asst
  7. Athletic Trainer
  8. Educator
  9. Psychologist
  10. Psychiatrist
  11. Neurologist
  12. Licensed Medical, Rehabilitation or Mental Health Professional
  13. 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:

  1. Define executive function and better understand the importance in learning and social relationships
  2. Gain an understanding of the relationship between movement and executive function
  3. Learn practical ways to incorporate movement within IM sessions to improve executive function

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

  1. Define executive function and better understand the importance in learning and pragmatic language
  2. Gain an understanding of the relationship between movement; executive function; and cognitive-communicative skills
  3. Learn practical ways to incorporate movement within IM sessions to improve executive function, pragmatic language, and cognitive-communicative skills.
*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.

 
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.