Use of IM in Schools Self-Study- Many Interactive Metronome Providers work within a variety of school-based settings. For this reason, it is often necessary to vary the set-up and application of IM within this population group. One of the key themes that has arisen when addressing questions for school providers is the need to be creative, flexible and above all, patient in order to get IM up and running in the schools. This course will provide a broad base of knowledge to cover all academic establishments and to give IM providers the tools they need to transition to the next step in Interactive Metronome use – whether it be related to finding funding, communicating with administration or fine-tuning an already established program. Course material will be in power-point style with easy to use reference lists and learning tools. Photographic examples will be presented to illustrate salient points.
Address the relevance of IM provision within the school setting for treatment of communication disorders; Communicate budgetary and funding needs to appropriate parties. Develop motivational strategies for the success of School IM programs in order to remediate communication disorders that affect academic performance; Facilitate feedback from families and teaching staff re: observed improvements in communication and classroom participation to allow for grading of future program use.
Address the relevance of IM provision within the school setting for treatment of communication disorders; Communicate budgetary and funding needs to appropriate parties. Develop motivational strategies for the success of School IM programs in order to remediate communication disorders that affect academic performance; Facilitate feedback from families and teaching staff re: observed improvements in communication and classroom participation to allow for grading of future program use.
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