Using IM in Public Schools: A Pilot Study Self-Study
Course Description:
Evidence based practice and academic performance has become the norm. With this in mind, our team of therapists and special educators have felt challenged to find interventions that provide the best outcomes for our students, both in their area of need, and academically.
The Benton Public School District feels it is important to use research based interventions for the student population. After researching the Interactive Metronome (IM), our team felt compelled to become certified providers. To demonstrate to the school district the efficacy of IM and ability to deliver this intervention, two 4 week pilot studies were completed. The pilot study addressed pre and post test results from existing academic and therapy assessments. Successmaker, MAP, BASC, CELF-4, VMI, Short Sensory Profile and a simple handwriting sample were used pre and post IM.
Additionally, parent and teacher reports on behavior, study and social skills were collected. Improvements were remarkable for most of our students! Results, ideas for implementation, and best practices within the framework of a school setting will be discussed. Case studies and parent perspectives will also be shared.
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