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The Interactive Metronome® (IM) is a research-based training program that helps children and adults overcome attention, memory, and coordination limitations. IM works for people of all ages who have a variety of conditions affecting their cognitive and physical abilities.
These informative courses are FREE and will challenge you to think about the effectiveness & efficiency of the services you provide to your clients. You will learn the importance of addressing underlying deficits in timing & rhythm to improve neural efficiency in order to accelerate and exceed expected outcomes.
Clinical Studies have shown significant improvements in cognitive and physical skills including:
Today, there are more than 30,000+ certified IM providers in over 5,000 clinics, hospitals and universities worldwide. In addition to a wealth of published research, IM has received an abundance of media attention including the CBS Early Show, CNN News, US News and World Report, as well as various segments that have aired on hundreds of TV affiliates, radio stations and national publications.
Interactive Metronome® is an approved CE provider for AOTA and ASHA . It is our goal to educate professionals and contribute to the most complete functional outcomes of their clients.
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Learn more about the science and critical impact of improving neurological timing on pediatric development, learning, habilitation, and rehabilitation.
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the Interactive Metronome (IM), an evidence-based and powerful patented rhythm intervention with broad application that leverages technology to improve the brain’s efficiency and performance. Timing & rhythm are critical developmental skills that reflect the degree of synchronization between neural networks in the brain and greatly influence the acquisition of cognitive, communicative, sensory, motor and academic skills. It is evident from peer-reviewed research that the perception and reproduction of timing & rhythm sequences is markedly deficient compared to typically developing peers in the following conditions: Auditory Processing Disorder, Dyslexia and other reading disorders, Speech and Language Disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury. Observable symptoms of poor timing and rhythm include trouble with attention, working memory, executive functions, processing speed, auditory comprehension, articulation and other speech impairments, language and literacy development, math and other areas of academic achievement, dyspraxia, disruptive behavior and/or sensory over/under sensitivities. Ongoing research at Harvard University School of Medicine, Northwestern University, and other esteemed centers of academic excellence is providing vital information about both the clinical and biological impact of Interactive Metronome. There is no prerequisite to attend this introductory course.
Speaker Introduction & Disclosure
5 min - Interactive Metronome Introduction & Demonstration
5 min - The Importance of Millisecond Feedback
5 min - Scientific Basis: The IM Effect
30 min - Research
o ADHD
o Autism
o Sensory Processing Disorder
o Auditory Processing Disorder
o Mathematics, Reading & Academic Performance
o Developmental Coordination Disorder
o Cerebral Palsy
5 min- Candidacy for Interactive Metronome
5 min - Question & Answer Period
5 min - Online Post-Test & Course Evaluation
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Discover how timing & rhythm training has a relatively fast and profound impact on the symptoms of Autism, and learn clinically proven strategies to effectively implement Interactive Metronome (IM) with individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
Autism challenges the individual, their family, the community and the practitioner. The complexity and variety of symptoms that define Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) require service providers to constantly update their knowledge and skills to best serve these individuals. Sensorimotor synchronization training with Interactive Metronome (IM), as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, has the potential to directly and positively influence the person’s ability to learn and engage with the world around him. This course will introduce practitioners to new advances in our understanding of ASD, including the pivotal role of timing & rhythm for speech, language, pragmatic, cognitive, motor and sensory processing skills. Participants will learn strategies to evaluate the unique strengths and needs of each individual with ASD as well as how to develop and implement effective IM training with consideration for communication, sensory, motor & behavioral challenges. The expert presenter will incorporate several videos and real examples to illustrate techniques.
• Introduction and review of course objectives
• Review of the most current research on timing, rhythm and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• Characteristics of an effective IM training program for individuals with ASD
• Conducting the IM assessment with a person who has ASD
• Developing an effective IM training plan for the person with ASD
• Preparing & setting up the treatment environment for the person with ASD
• Implementing individualized IM training and treatment techniques that work well for individuals with ASD
• Educating the person with ASD and stakeholders regarding the benefit of IM training and home programming
• Presentation of case studies and period of question and answer
• Exam and course evaluation
OnDemand
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If you are an owner, manager or engaged employee interested in building a successful practice, this course is for you. Developing a clear vision and understanding of the dynamics of your business can affect your profitability, stress level and effectiveness with clients. In addition, maximizing your implementation, marketing and effectiveness with tools like Interactive Metronome can enhance your outcomes and support your business.
This course, the first of 3 presentations focused on practice management with IM, will help you develop or fine-tune your vision, develop objectives and implement a strategy to create a culture that drives your success. This course will also discuss the key aspects of billing, coding and planning to ensure a favorable outcome.
Course Cost
FREE
CEUs Offered For:
0.3 AOTA CEUs/3.75 NBCOT PDUs (3.0 Contact Hours)
0.3 ASHA CEUs (3.0 Contact Hours)
PT/PTA & Other Disciplines Not Listed Above: If your discipline or state is not listed above, you may submit paperwork to your state board or association for CEUs if they allow you to do so. Please check with your state board/association prior to registering for this course.
Contact hours/CEUs are offered pending successful completion of Parts 1-3 of this course, including the written exam for each part. Partial credit will not be awarded.
These courses will give you a basic understanding as to how IM could help your client population
In this introductory course, featuring Module 1 of the OnDemand IM Certification & Coaching Course, you will be introduced to the science behind the Interactive Metronome. Please note that completion of the full Interactive Metronome OnDemand Certification & Coaching Course (8 modules) is required to become IM Certified.
Dr. Nelson will present the findings of a recently completed randomized controlled, trial of Interactive Metronome (IM) therapy in the treatment of persisting cognitive symptoms following blast-related traumatic brain injury in a sample of active duty Soldiers. Soldiers were randomly assigned to receive either standard rehabilitation care, or standard care plus Interactive Metronome therapy.Read More
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the Interactive Metronome (IM), an evidence-based and powerful patented rhythm intervention with broad application that leverages technology to improve the brain’s efficiency and performance. Timing & rhythm are critical developmental skills that reflect the degree of synchronization between neural networks in the brain and greatly influence Read More
The need for ongoing training and education of certified Interactive Metronome® providers for clinical application within adult rehabilitation has been identified. This course introduces the certified IM Provider to research in order to support evidence-based practice, as well as advanced practice guidelines and techniques applicable to adult neuro and ortho clinical populations. Photos will be shared to illustrate best practices.
How Incorporating Research Based Interactive Metronome® Treatment into OT Practice Improves Timing & Synchronization of Critical Neural Networks for Motor Skill Development, Sensory Integration, Coordination, Cognition, and Developmental Milestone Attainment.
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How Incorporating Interactive Metronome® into SLP Practice Improves Timing & Synchronization of Critical Neural Networks for Speech, Language, and Cognitive–Communicative Abilities
Many Interactive Metronome (IM) providers work within a variety of school-based settings. For this reason, it is often necessary to vary the set-up and application of IM. One of the key issues discussed among school providers is the need to be creative, flexible and above all, patient in order to get IM up and running in the schools. This course will cover various academic settings and will equip IM providers with the necessary tools for transitioning to the next step in Interactive Metronome use – whether it be related to finding funding, communicating with school administration, or fine-tuning an already established IM program in the schools.
The IM Gait Mate is a tool designed to assess and treat an individual’s planning, sequencing, and motor coordination while ambulating. The Gait Mate provides rhythmic auditory stimulation to facilitate improved gait cadence, step length, and walking speed. Guide sounds provide biofeedback to cue the client if they are off the beat. Gait Mate improves motor planning and sequencing by using neuro-sensory and neuro-motor exercises developed to promote neuroplasticity.
All professionals working in medical/hospital, rehabilitation, skill nursing, assisted-living, and home health settings recognize the important role they each play in preventing falls. Assessing fall risk, modifying the environment for increased safety, patient/caregiver education/training and rehabilitation all contribute to fall prevention. Despite all of the emphasis and effort placed upon fall prevention, it remains a costly problem for most institutions and for patients who suffer from the debilitating effect of falls.
In this course, Dara Coburn, CCC-SLP, reviews & expands upon her previous presentation, entitled Cueing with Rhythm to Improve SLP Treatment Outcomes. Use of rhythmic cueing is a long-standing best practice in the field of speech-language pathology, its efficacy supported by many research studies. Interactive Metronome (IM) provides a unique application of timing & rhythm by not only providing the stimulus for timing (or the cue), but also feedback for timing at the millisecond level so that the patient can improve mental timing critical for speech, language, and cognitive-communicative abilities.
This presentation will focus on the fundamentals of business planning for clinical success and profitability with IM Home. It will look at the components of the IM Home business model, including the target patient population, options for providing training to the patient, how to manage and track costs, how to price the IM Home, and how to bill, including cash and insurance billing. The presentation will include examples and case studies for a wide variety of clinics and providers.
M-Home provides the same benefits as the Interactive Metronome, with the convenience of in-home use. Virtual Training is a concept of using IM-Home with clients who are not able to see the clinician in person. Virtual clients may have restrictions (such as insurance, transportation, health limitations or location) which prevent them from keeping weekly appointments with the clinician. The concept of Virtual training offers both the clinician and the client ease of use and all the benefits of traditional IM Training.
This course is designed to help IM Providers of all professional disciplines successfully transition clients from Interactive Metronome (IM) training in the clinic or school setting to training in the home setting with IM Home. Lisa Poe, an experienced IM Provider, IM Instructor, & IM-Home Specialist, will share tips & strategies developed in clinical practice to elicit the most from each client with regard to motivation, compliance & performance in order to achieve optimal results.
With IM you can easily scale & grow your practice, all while achieving better patient outcomes!