Autism and Interactive Metronome®
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Using IM with Children on the Autism Spectrum Presented by Wendy Harron, OTR/L and Patricia Hove, OTR/L
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NOTE: This webinar is a free version of copyrighted material from Interactive Metronome®. This webinar is not intended as CEU credits and cannot be used for licensing purposes. Please visit www.interactivemetronome.com to learn more about free CEU courses, specialized training, research, case studies and our extensive online course catalog of 100 webinars. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become increasingly prevalent in today's youth, with 1 in 68 children being diagnosed with the condition. Interactive Metronome® is a therapeutic tool that can be used by healthcare professionals to address some of the underlying issues with children who have ASD. We cover topics such as: who can benefit from IM training, how to adapt training to special needs and how to keep children motivated.
Transcript of Autism and Interactive Metronome®
Using IM with Children on the Autism Spectrum
Presented by Wendy Harron, OTR/L and Patricia Hove, OTR/L
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Which kids will benefit?
+Any child with autism can benefit from using IM.
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How can I adapt the program?
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How do we keep the child motivated?
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Remember, not all autistic children are the same! And that means that no two training sessions will be the same.
+When dealing with children on the autism spectrum, here are some things to consider…
Tend to prefer the visual portion during their session.
Usually need clear expectations for the session.
Can often become overwhelmed, especially when under stress.
Energy level from child to child
Some children need extremely creative exercises, some like to stick to a routine
Tolerance of external sensory stimuli
Similarities across the spectrum But, there can be big differences in…
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Perhaps most important…
Get to know your clients!
+And so much more…
If you are looking for CEUs, look no further than Interactive Metronome®.
We have an extensive catalog of over 100 webinars with topics on everything from autism to motor deficits to ensuring clinical profitability
and success with IM.
And our new badging system makes it easy to identify the information that is tailored to your
practice. No more wasting time looking for CEUs! It is time to take your clients’ training to the next
level!
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