Michele Santer, MOT, OTR/L graduated with a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from Duquesne University. She is the Senior OT for Health South Western Hills in Parkersburg, WV. She treats both adults and pediatrics with CVA, TBI, orthopedic injuries, Autism, ADD and sensory processing disorders. In addition to the Interactive Metronome, she is advanced trained Sarbo therapist, Hand Mentor, Bioness H200 and L300, myofascial release, Therapeutic Listening Program, Pilates, Drivers Rehabilitation and nutritional intervention in Autism and ADD. She lectures locally on a variety of community education topics.

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

Instructional Level:
Advanced

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

• Identify performance deficits in patients with TBI that can be effectively addressed with IM treatment;
• Establish appropriate treatment parameters and modify them as indicated for to meet the unique needs of the TBI patient;
• Develop individualized treatment plans in order to increase functional independence with ADLs and IADLs.

Specific Learning Outcomes for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists:

• Identify TBI patients who may benefit from incorporating timing and rhythm into treatment for remediation of cognitive-communicative deficits;
• Establish appropriate treatment parameters and modify them as indicated for to meet the unique needs of the TBI patient;
• Develop individualized treatment plans in order to improve cognitive-communicative abilities.