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Enhancing Timing Skills and Function in Children with Cognitive and Motor Impairments: A Retrospective Study of Interactive Metronome
Study - Published in Journal of Hand Therapy
Keywords
Pediatric, Motor Skills
This study retrospectively examines the efficacy of Interactive Metronome (IM) training in improving timing skills, hand function, and self-regulatory behaviors as reported by parents. Forty-eight children, aged 6-17, with varied motor and cognitive impairments participated in an average of 14 one-hour IM training sessions over 8.5 weeks in an outpatient therapy setting.
Improvements were significant as assessed by the IM Long Form Assessment, the Jebsen Taylor Test of Hand Function, and a parent questionnaire. These enhancements occurred despite the absence of direct skill training.
Notably, enhancements were seen in both dominant and non-dominant hands, suggesting a potential area for future research. The success of the program was attributed to the unbiased and nonjudgmental feedback provided by IM, internal motivation, parental support, and positive rehabilitation experiences.
Abridged Summary & Results of Study
A Retrospective Outcomes Study Examining the Effect of Interactive Metronome on Hand Function
Authors: Tracy M. Shank & Wendy Harron
Published in: JOURNAL OF HAND THERAPY
Year: 2015
RESULTS:
Children who participated in Interactive Metronome (IM) training demonstrated statistically significant improvements in timing skills, behavior, & hand function in both the dominant and non-dominant hand.
DETAILS:
- n=48 children, 41 boys and 7 girls ages 6-17 (average 9 years) with mixed motor and cognitive impairments, completed an average of 14 1-hour long IM training sessions over a period of 8.5 weeks in an outpatient therapy setting.
Diagnoses included:
- 14 – ADHD
- 5 – CP/Hemiplegia
- 9 – Coordination Disorder
- 10 – PDD/Autism
- 5 – rare neuromuscular disorders
- 5 – neurologic conditions such as seizures/concussion
Retrospective analysis of pre/post assessments, including:
- Interactive Metronome (IM) Long Form Assessment for timing skills
- Jebsen Taylor Test of Hand Function
- Parent questionnaire for behavior
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