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Sensory Integration Therapy
Children with autism and other developmental disabilities often have sensory integration dysfunction. However, sensory integration dysfunction can also be associated with premature birth, brain injury, learning disorders, and other conditions.
Behavior & Social Skill Building
At Therapeutic Life Skills we understand that good social skills are critical to the healthy development of children in today's society. Children learn good social skills through everyday interactions with adults and their peers. The ability to communicate and show age appropriate behavior....
Development and Coordination
A child with delayed development may not show behaviors and abilities that are typical of the child’s age.
Interactive Metronome (IM)
The Interactive Metronome* (IM) is a computer-based training program that has been shown to improve attention, coordination and timing for individuals with sensory processing difficulties.
People who may benefit from use of the IM include children and adults with attention deficit disorders, motor planning problems, poor coordination, post-stroke or traumatic brain injury issues, gross and fine-motor concerns, and some learning and language disorders. IM can also be used as a mechanism to enhance academic performance and aid in a wide range of cognitive difficulties.
The IM combines principles of the music metronome with the power of a computer to precisely measure and improve human performance. It is the only research-based technology program that uses interactive exercises and a patented auditory guidance system to measure and improve one’s rhythm and timing. By improving this fundamental ability, the individual learns to plan, sequence and process information more effectively.
The IM works by using special head phones and hand and foot sensors to measure how closely a participant responds to the computer generated beat. Participants are challenged to synchronize a hand and foot movements with a tone heard through headphones. Audio and visual feedback signal participants about their performance. IM provides a non-invasive way to stimulate learning and motor development. Audio and visual feedback signal participants about their performance.
Interactive Metronome training typically consists of 15 one-hour sessions, usually three-five times per week. The trainee progresses through a series of exercises to systematically improve their timing, focus and concentration to lower their IM scores. The IM training can be adjusted and utilized with additional techniques to address concerns in individual therapy sessions. The IM is currently available at all Courage Center locations in the Twin Cities metro area.
* Interactive Metronome is a registered trademark.