April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month. We work with OT’s every day and we can’t thank them enough for their support and continued efforts in their communities.
At Interactive Metronome ®, we work with clients of all ages and backgrounds. Some are looking for an edge on the golf course and others, well, others are looking to hold off the devastating effects of life threatening conditions. Larry has ALS, but he hasn’t let it rob him of his joy and his spirit. We are happy to be part of Larry’s treatment and we want to help spread the word about ALS and how to help put an end to this horrible disease.
It takes time to develop reading and language…well, not just time. More specifically, it takes “timing.” Researchers at Northwestern University have linked a child’s ability to synchronize with a drummer to their reading fluency and language development, both of which form the basis for all future learning. So, what can you do to help children get their groove back? Check out the research to find out how rhythm and timing training might just be the key to unlock your child’s brain.
This February, we shine the spotlight on Derek Layton, a wonderful Speech-Language Pathologist who works out of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Jonesboro, AR. Derek spends his time treating a variety of clients alongside Occupational and Physical Therapists, working to heal the whole mind and body. Check out Derek’s story here…
Exciting new research finally addresses the long-term effects of ADHD medication on academic performance. Researchers from Princeton University, Cornell University and the University of Toronto have teamed up to look at a growing problem in America, Quebec and the rest of the world–the use of stimulant medication to treat children with ADHD.
Do you know how timing in the brain can affect children with autism? Many of the symptoms associated with autism are also directly related to Neurotiming ®, more specifically, deficient Neurotiming ®. Find out more in this article from the December/January ’15 Edition of the Autism NoteBook.
The consumer product BrainBeat ® is making waves in the ADHD community by harnessing the power of Interactive Metronome ® and Neurotiming ® to enhance sustained attention, working memory and processing speed!
Exciting research study from the Institute of Neuroscience, System and Cognition Department, the Universite Catholique de Louvain, and the International Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound Research. This study highlights the differences in brain responses (as measured by electroencephalography) before, during and after participants were moving to a rhythm.
The holidays are here. Whether you’ve got family coming into town over the next month, or you will be the guest, here are some quick tips to make holidays fun for kids with SPD. Remember, there is a lot of new and exciting stimuli during the holidays and it can be overwhelming for individuals with sensory integration issues. We’ve got you covered with tips on shopping, holiday visitors and meals.
