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Interactive Metronome®

The Interactive Metronome® (IM) is a computer based version of the traditional music metronome.

IM is an auditory-based intervention effective with individuals who experience difficulties with motor planning and sequencing difficulties, rhythm and timing difficulties and primary motor control problems. Which initiate the associated challenges with, language and speech difficulties, learning difficulties, cognitive problems, and social and communicative difficulties.

The Interactive Metronome® program provides a structured, goal-oriented process that challenges the client to synchronise a range of hand and foot exercises to a precise computer-generated reference tone heard through headphones. The client attempts to match the rhythmic beat with repetitive motor actions. A patented auditory-visual guidance system provides immediate feedback measured in milliseconds and a score is provided.

Over the course of sessions changes can be expected in the following areas:
-  Attention / Focus
-  Motor Control / Coordination
-  Language Processing
-  Control of Aggression / Impulsivity
-  Timing / Sequencing

As a result, children or adults to improve their processing ability for motor planning and sequencing,
as well as strengthening their learning capabilities.

The programme can benefit children and adults with a wide range of physical and cognitive difficulties.
Such as individuals with:
-  Mild and Moderate Learning Disabilities
-  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  (ADHD)
-  Traumatic Brain Injury  (TBI)
-  Stroke and or Cerebral Vascular Accident  (CVA)
-  Parkinson’s Disease
-  Pervasive Developmental Disorder  (PDD)
-  Sensory Integration Difficulties

A program utilising the Interactive Metronome® entails a minimum of 12 hours over 3 to 4 weeks. For the best results it is suggested that training occurs at least 3 times per week.

For more information or to make an appointment please send an email or contact us on (02) 9637 9998 during business hours.

Papers by Rosemary
The Interactive Metronome® – IM

Further Reading Suggestions
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia – A Holistic Approach

Links
Interactive Metronome®

Rosemary Boon

Registered Psychologist

M.A. (Psych),
Grad. Dip. Ed. Studies (Sch. Counsel),
Grad Dip. Ed. B Sc, Dip. Nut.
MAPS, AACNEM, ATMS, ISNR, ANSA

Practice Appointment Times

For an appointment please contact the clinic on:

(02) 9637 9998

All consultations and assessments are by
appointment only. Please phone during business
hours to make an appointment.

Provider No. 2582331F ATMS No. 20831

Contact Details

Telephone: (02) 9637 9998
Email: Learning Discoveries
Fax: (02) 9637 8799
Postal Address: PO Box 9047 Harris Park NSW 2150
ABN: 30 221 765 539
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