Innovative Pediatric Practice with IM:Improve Your Outcomes - Part 3- Self-Study

Course Description:

Implementation Strategies to Maximize Your Client's Progress: It's not enough to just have a good understanding of a clients cognitive, emotional, sensory or physical processing. The ability to match the clients strengths and weaknesses with advanced best practice techniques will enhance the quality and effectiveness of your treatment plan. This course will demonstrate with video's and descriptions the techniques that address challenges and strengths identified in the analysis of IM scores and the Pediatric Interactive Metronome Observation Tool. Taking these tools and implementing them into the phases of IM training define IM best practice and the value of this approach for the pediatric client.

Course Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Discuss the existing literature and evidence supporting advanced practice in Interactive Metronome as an assessment tool and interview process;
  • Demonstrate good understanding and detailed knowledge of the new IM assessment tool and the scoring criteria for cognitive, verbal, emotional and physical performance of the client;
  • Assess client performance and score the assessment accurately;
  • Analyze the raw data from the IM Long Form Assessment & Short Form Test;
  • Interpret the scores obtained with the Pediatric Interactive Metronome Observation Tool;
  • Integrate the information and learning profile of a client into development of an effective treatment plan and utilize appropriate strategies to maximize client motivation and ability to learn the program;
  • Demonstrate implementation of the appropriate therapeutic techniques based upon IM Long Form Assessment and Short Form Test scores;
  • Observe and identify the appropriate therapeutic techniques based upon the client’s processing strengths and weaknesses as identified with the Pediatric Interactive Metronome Observation Tool;
  • And integrate therapeutic techniques within the phase structure of IM training.
*Note: This course covers information that pertains to licensed therapists and therapy assistants. COTA and PTA professionals must practice IM under the supervision of a licensed OT or PT.

Specific Learning Outcomes for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists:

  • Discuss the existing literature and evidence supporting advanced practice in Interactive Metronome as an assessment tool and interview process within the practice of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology;
  • Demonstrate good understanding and detailed knowledge of the new IM assessment tool and the scoring criteria for cognitive, communicative, social/emotional and physical performance of the client;
  • Assess client cognitive performance and score the assessment accurately;
  • Analyze the raw data from the IM Long Form Assessment & Short Form Test in order to develop an appropriate treatment plan for remediation of speech, language, and cognitive-communicative abilities;
  • Interpret the scores obtained with the Pediatric Interactive Metronome Observation Tool in order to develop an appropriate treatment plan for remediation of speech, language, and cognitive-communicative abilities;
  • Integrate the information and learning profile of a client into development of an effective treatment plan and utilize appropriate strategies to maximize client motivation and ability to learn the program;
  • Demonstrate implementation of the appropriate therapeutic techniques based upon IM Long Form Assessment and Short Form Test scores in order to improve cognitive and communication skills;
  • Observe and identify the appropriate therapeutic techniques based upon the client’s processing strengths and weaknesses as identified with the Pediatric Interactive Metronome Observation Tool;
  • And integrate therapeutic techniques within the phase structure of IM training to promote learning and successful treatment outcomes.
*Note: This course covers information that pertains to licensed therapists and therapy assistants. SLPA professionals must practice IM under the supervision of a licensed SLP.

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APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINES:

  • Audiologist
  • Speech and Language Pathologist
  • Speech and Language Pathology Asst
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physical Therapy Asst
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Educator
  • Licensed Medical, Rehabilitation or Mental Health Professional
  • Music Therapist
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