Using At-Home Activities to Improve In-Clinic IM Performance 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
The purpose of an exercise is to make progress: generally, to increase strength, accuracy, or range of motion. On the other hand, the purpose of an activity is to explore options: generally, to increase ease, adaptability, and expertise. An important difference between the two is the following: With exercises, proper execution and perseverance are generally of paramount importance: it is important to ensure clients do them right and keep doing them. With activities, simplicity and ease are generally of paramount importance: it is important to remain gentle and encourage clients to use as little effort as possible. This course will explore three basic questions that are important to consider as part of any Interactive Metronome program to ensure success: 1) What are some common difficulties client’s encounter with IM activities? 2) What activities can be assigned for homework to help these clients through those difficulties?, and 3)How can you introduce these activities to your clients within the context of IM sessions?
 
Instructor(s) - One of the following:
 

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.
 
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:

  • Distinguish between an “exercise” and an "activity;"
  • Recognize seven common difficulties with IM tasks;
  • Recall specific activities to help each difficulty;
  • Identify ways to introduce these activities to your clients and assign them for homework.
*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:

  • Distinguish between an "exercise" and an "activity" in order to make appropriate adjustments in treatment for optimal speech-language and cognitive-communicative outcomes;
  • Recognize seven common difficulties with IM tasks;
  • Recall specific activities to help each difficulty;
  • Identify ways to introduce these activities to your clients and include them in a home program for improvement of speech-language and cognitive-communicative abilities.
*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.