Treating Moderate-Severe Pediatric Conditions with IM - Self-Study    

APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINES:

  • Audiologist
  • 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
Interactive metronome has provided a creative avenue to facilitate progress in children with moderate to severe physical and cognitive challenges who previously had very limited functional gains. It has proven to be the catalyst that many children need in order to readily initiate play and social interaction, improve coordination, self-regulate and improve communication. Using IM with this population requires modification of each of the traditional program components. This course will address methods in which to accomplish this in the areas of pre and post assessments, as well as treatments. There will be emphasis on specific treatment ideas, positioning, use of alternate switches and methods to grade progression of interaction with IM while remaining in Phase 1 of treatment. Specific case study examples will be discussed to illustrate modifications and treatment suggestions.
 
Instructor(s) - One of the following:
 

Amy Kampschroeder, OTR/L has been an Occupational Therapist for 14 years and has provided care for clients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics in a wide range of settings including in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation, private clinic and developmental child care. She currently provides occupational therapy services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old with the vast majority having moderate to severe neuro-motor conditions and cognitive delays

 
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:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the modifications needed for use of IM with children who display moderate to severe neuromuscular conditions and cognitive delays;
  • Grade therapeutic interactions in order to progress children within Phase I of IM treatment;
  • Apply knowledge of positioning and switch adaptations to achieve optimal success with non-traditional use of IM.
*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:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the modifications needed for use of IM with children who display moderate to severe neuromuscular conditions and cognitive delays in order to promote habilitation of functional communication skills;
  • Grade therapeutic interactions in order to progress children within Phase I of IM treatment;
  • Apply knowledge of positioning and switch adaptations to achieve optimal success with non-traditional use of IM.
*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.