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Interactive
Metronome
What is Interactive Metronome
(IM)?
Everything
the human brain does require very precise timing. This unconscious
capability is critical to the brain’s ability to plan and sequence thoughts
and actions and connects them to their consequences. Thus “natural timing
is an important foundation of our ability to attend, learn, process
information, and physically execute actions. The Interactive Metronome (IM)
System which is result of years of rehabilitation technology, research and
development is the only modality to systematically use sounds and repetitive
physical motion exercises to help individuals improve their underlying motor
planning and sequencing or timing ability.
Effects of
Interactive Metronome?
Interactive metronome impacts three key aspects of human functioning; timing
and synchronization, information processing, focus and concentration. These
can include areas such as:
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Precise physical movement
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Effective motor planning and coordination
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Processing and organization of information
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More
accurate recall of information
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Maintain focus for extended periods of time
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Apply
intense focus when needed
Who can
benefit from IM treatment?
IM
treatment has been used to help children diagnosed with:
A growing
number of practitioners in over 1700 clinics, hospitals, and schools are
using IM programs to improve their client’s overall cognitive and physical
functioning.
IM
Neuromotor Rehabilitation has been shown to improve:
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Balance and Gait
- Motor
Control
- Motor
and Cognitive Endurance
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Cognitive Functioning
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Communication
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Independence of Activities of Daily Living
More
Information?
Contact
Neurodevelopmental Therapy Services at:
NTS
West
Social Motor Group
The combined
speech-language and/or occupational therapy groups will facilitate appropriate
social interaction skills using motivating sensory motor activities and games
that require cooperation and mutual dependence rather than isolated
efforts. This program will run throughout the year with group goals
updated after each session. Your child will be matched with other
children based on age and social skills. The ultimate goal of our social
motor group will be to increase your child's success in interacting with
his/her peers. It will focus on:
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Improving joint attention skills
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Increasing
awareness of one's body in space in relation to people and objects
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Increasing
awareness of each other's actions
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Improving
non-verbal and verbal turn taking skills
· Improving
appropriate use of not-verbal and verbal means of initiating, maintaining and
ending interactions
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Improving
ability to follow directions in a small group
Time:
To be determinted, based on number of children, age and language/social
skills;
Locations: Neurodevelopmental Therapy Services (N T
S)
Northwest 713-466-6872,
South 281-208-0771, West 281-392-4221
Cost: $180 for 4 classes (Balance is due at the
beginning of the first class) or $50 per class.
There
will be no filing of insurance for the social motor group
If interested,
please contact location of interest
Therapeutic Listening
What is Therapeutic
Listening ?
Therapeutic listening is a
type of sound therapy using specialized equipment, modified music, and a
prescribed home program for approximately six to twelve weeks. The needed
equipment includes: a portable CD-player, Vital links headphones (regular
headphones are not capable of carrying the frequencies needed), and six to
ten CD’s that have modified (filtered) music specifically aimed at
stimulating various parts of the ear and cranial nerves.
What are the Benefits of
Therapeutic Listening ?
- IMPROVEMENTS IN
MODULATION
Increased focus and attention
Reduction of sensory defensive behaviors
- IMPROVEMENT OF MOTOR
CONTROL
Improved Bilateral Integration
Improved Fine Motor Skills
- IMPROVEMENT OF SPATIAL
TEMPORAL ORGANIZATION
Improvement of timing of motor execution
Improvement of timing of social interactions
Improvement of visual-motor skills
Improvement of auditory discrimination
- IMPROVEMENTS IN
COMMUNICATION
Improvement of non-verbal language
Improvement of pragmatic language use
Greater emotional expressiveness Improvements in auditory processing
How do I start a Therapeutic
Listening program with NTS?
If you are a client
receiving therapy at NTS, please ask your NTS service provider for an
information packet and order forms. If you need to find a certified
Therapeutic Listening instructor, ask the NTS receptionist to schedule a
sound therapy assessment for you. At that time you will complete an
introductory interview and a comprehensive assessment to determine if sound
therapy is appropriate for your child’s needs. The family is responsible for
purchasing equipment needed. The family must choose to either purchase each
of the CD’s or pay the one time rental fee to NTS for the "lifetime" use of
the CD lending library at NTS. The initial CD will be issued once the family
has purchased the headphones and portable compact disc player A follow up
consultation will be scheduled by the certified provider in order to assess
your child’s response and progress
For more information about
the Therapeutic Listening program please
contact our offices at: NTS
Northwest 713 466 6872; NTS West 281 392-4221; and NTS South 281 208-0771 and parent testimonials go to
www.vitallinks.net
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