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Using IM to Improve Symptoms of Tourette Self-Study |
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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
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Neurologist
- Licensed Medical, Rehabilitation or Mental Health Professional
- Music Therapist
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Course Description |
This course will explores three basic questions: What are the primary symptoms of Tourette Syndrome, both clinically and experientially? Why is Interactive Metronome (IM) so powerful an intervention for people with Tourette? What can you do to help a client with Tourette excel at IM training? Participants of this course will demonstrate better understanding of this unique clinical population, best practices for IM training, and anticipated outcomes. |
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Instructor(s) - One of the following: |
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Matthew McNatt, is a cognitive trainer, philosophy practitioner, and director of the McNatt Learning Center, Inc., in Ottawa, Illinois. Before founding the learning center in 2003, Matthew worked as an advocate for youth with disabilities and held an Illinois teacher’s license for secondary education of English/Language Arts. Besides the multiple professional certifications he has accumulated over the years, he has a B.A. in philosophy and English/Language Arts from Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. He regularly pursues continuing education opportunities in somatics, neurodevelopment, and neurophilosophy.
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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
- Educator
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Neurologist
- 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:
- Explain the difference between sensory tics, motor tics, and vocal tics and the ways Interactive Metronome (IM) can help with each;
- Explain the relationship between "cognitive load," "habituation," and "recruitment"—and why this relationship makes movement instruction during IM training especially important to individuals with Tourette;
- Know ways to assist individuals with Tourette in overcoming common difficulties during IM training.
*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 SLPs and Audiologists:
- Explain the difference between sensory tics, motor tics, and vocal tics and the ways Interactive Metronome (IM) can help with each in order to improve pragmatic language skills;
- Explain the relationship between "cognitive load," "habituation," and "recruitment"—and how this relationship impacts your approach to IM training for optimal outcomes;
- Demonstrate clinical troubleshooting for individuals with Tourette to overcome common obstacles during IM training.
*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.
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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: |
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PTs & PTAs may submit paperwork to your state board. Check your state for eligibility. |
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