Advancing Pediatric Cognitive & Motor Performance with IM® & FITLIGHT    

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Course Description
Participants who attend this informative webinar will learn more about the clinical rationale for incorporating Interactive Metronome® and FITLIGHT technologies into pediatric practice as well as strategies for practical application. Innovative multisensory therapy activities that promote cognitive and motor performance will be illustrated via video demonstrations. Research evidence will be provided to support the use of moderate-to-low intensity physical activity for improving cognitive function. 
   
  
*Contact hours are offered pending successful completion of a written exam at the end of the course. 
 
Course Objectives:

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

Instructional Level:
Introductory

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

  • Explain the clinical rationale & discuss the research evidence for incorporating multisensory therapeutic activities 
    into pediatric clinical practice to enhance cognitive & motor performance;
  • Implement innovative therapy approaches with Interactive Metronome® and FITLIGHT™ to advance cognitive & 
    motor performance in pediatric clients with a variety of conditions;
  • Describe a general conceptual model for structuring pediatric interventions in order to improve executive 
    functioning and behavioral/ emotional self-regulation.
    *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:

  • Explain the clinical rationale & discuss the research evidence for incorporating multisensory therapeutic activities 
    into pediatric clinical practice to enhance cognitive & motor performance;
  • Implement innovative therapy approaches with IM® and FITLIGHT™ to advance cognitive & motor performance in 
    pediatric clients with cognitive-communicative disorders;
  • Describe a general conceptual model for structuring pediatric interventions in order to improve executive 
    functioning and behavioral/ emotional self-regulation.
    *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.
   
 
Course Agenda
 
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:
  • 1.00 Contact Hours SLP(ASHA) = 0.10 CEUs
 
Interactive Metronome is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for 0.10 CEUs (Introductory Level; Professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
    Effective July 1, 2011, individuals must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs.
  • ASHA Member (includes Life member and International affiliates)
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder
  • Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology
  • Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
  • Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
  • Currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in SLP or audiology
 
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