Interactive Metronome for Pediatrics & Adults Course (Nov 21, 2026)

Interactive Metronome for Pediatrics & Adults Course is organized by Interactive Metronome (IM) and will be held on Nov 21, 2026.

Course Description:
The ability to synchronize motor movements with a steady auditory beat is fundamental for academic performance & the development and rehabilitation of cognitive, communicative, sensory, & motor skills. Published studies have consistently demonstrated the direct link between auditory-motor synchronization and temporal processing, or the coordinated communication between critical neural networks involved in attention, auditory & phonological processing, reading fluency & comprehension, cognitive speed, working memory, executive functions, and fine/gross motor coordination. Many of these studies have implicated poor timing & rhythm in individuals with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder, Aphasia, Parkinson’s, Schizophrenia, and other neurological conditions. Interactive Metronome® (IM) is a highly effective and engaging assessment & training tool that uniquely combines the concept of a musical metronome with a computer-based, patented software program to precisely measure & train a person’s timing & rhythm in order to improve performance at home, school, work & play.

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

• Discuss the relevance of timing & rhythm as it pertains to functional abilities in home, work, school, and social settings;
• Cite published research that provides evidence for the efficacy of training timing & rhythm to improve cognitive, communicative, behavioral, sensory, motor, and academic performance;
• Identify criteria to appropriately select students and patients for Interactive Metronome assessment/training;
• List steps to competently administer and interpret IM assessments in order to develop individualized IM training plans;
• Cite criteria for developing measurable goals for IM training for students and patients encountered in academic and therapy settings;
• Explain how to interpret IM assessment & training data in order to adjust IM training settings as needed to facilitate performance.

Note: This course covers information that pertains to licensed therapists and therapy assistants. OTA and PTA professionals must practice IM under the supervision of a licensed OT or PT.