We received this poem from one of our IM providers, Angie Cilluffo, of Peak Performance Learning Center. She brightened our days with this news and we wanted to pass it along to everyone.
From time to time, we get questions on how to use IM with specific populations, how to work with the equipment and anything else that is causing our Providers headaches. Amy Vega, a fabulous SLP and our Clinical Education Director, is here to answer those questions in a weekly series. Each week, we will address one topic in-depth that has plagued our Providers. So, be sure to check back here for all the answers to your questions. While you’re at it, send in a question that has been on your mind. You never know who else it may help.
Kristen is a SLP from Irving, Texas. She treats adults with traumatic brain injury and is an active IM provider. Kristen assisted IM in testing the Fall Risk Reduction coaching program, providing valuable input to make the program as effective as possible. She has also made impressive gains with her patients with IM, especially with the Fall Risk Reduction coaching program. Read about her helpful tips and insights, and how the Fall Risk Reduction program is working for her patients.
Stacy is an Occupational Therapist and IM provider at HealthSouth Sunrise, right here in our own backyard. She has been using IM with stroke/neuro clients for over a decade and is excited to share her story and tips with other healthcare professionals.
Meet Tara Sherer, our Provider of the Month. Tara has been an educator for 30 years, and became a certified Interactive Metronome ® (IM) Provider in order to provide a drug free option for students struggling in school. Now, she is helping children with ADD and ADHD succeed with the help of IM Universe.
This time of year really gets people thinking about toys. And while most people may be deciding between a Playstation 4 or Xbox One, neither system is the best decision children. Check out these helpful tips about toys that can actually teach while they entertain.
Heather is a Speech Pathologist at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in York, PA. She has been incorporating IM into her practice for over nine years. Heather has been using IM in conjunction with other modalities to push her clients to their maximum potential. Heather has also recorded a webinar for IM, entitled “Addressing Post-Concussive Syndrome with IM,” in which she offers suggestions on additional training activities she uses in conjunction with IM.
Ataxia is a central nervous system disorder that attacks balance and coordination. Interactive Metronome is a preferred tool to treat ataxia patients because balance and coordination are at the core of its purpose. Check out the video for quick look at ataxia.
