By Amy Vega - October 16, 2014
Adopting IM into a School Setting
Question:
I am an educator interested in getting IM adopted in my school. Can you provide me with evidence-based information/research to take to the school board to support the purchase?
Answer:
Over the years, Interactive Metronome® has been an invaluable tool for parents and educators looking for drug-free alternative treatments of a variety of conditions, such as autism, ADHD and learning disablities. In our “Academic” webinars, we cover many topics in-depth that continually plague educators. Our wonderful instructors and IM Providers give insights on everything from summer camps to writing SMART IEP Goals.
The following webinars can be found in our current course catalog:
- Using IM in Public Schools: A Pilot Study
- IM Best Practices: An Educator’s Approach *FREE*
- Grant Writing for IM
- Let’s Put Rhythm Back into Our Classrooms!
- IM in Education: Summer Intensive Camps
- Spread the Word: Timing & Rhythm are Important for Learning
- Writing SMART IEP Goals for IM in the Academic Setting
Additionally, a wonderful explanation of the science behind IM can be found on our website, under the “Science” tab. There, you will also find over 25 independent research papers exploring IM training’s impact on cognitive and motor function, as well as a scientific exploration of Neurotiming® and how it relates to a variety of common neurological conditions.
And if you don’t find everything you need there, or have additional research needs, we are always here to help. Just email your request to clinicaled@interactivemetronome.com and we will make sure to get back to you ASAP.
Amy Vega, MS, CCC-SLP
Interactive Metronome, Inc
Clinical Education Director
Clinical Advisory Board Director
Clinical Education Administrator
