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Interactive Metronome (IM)
This therapy is a neurological assessment and treatment tool initially developed to help children with a variety of disorders including: ADHD, auditory processing, autism, sensory integration disorder, and cerebral palsy. Because of its success, the therapy was then implemented to help adults with a variety of disorders including Traumatic Brain Injury and Multiple Sclerosis. IM has been shown to improve coordination and motor skills, strength, endurance, balance and gait, behavior, attention and concentration, language processing, and motor planning and sequencing.
The Program
The client prepares for the session by putting on headphones and they are shown where the triggers are and how to tap them. Sometimes they will use their hands, sometimes their feet or a combination. The clinician will then start the program which produces a fixed rate beat and the client attempts to synchronize with that beat. They are provided with auditory and visual feedback. If they are going too slow or too fast, they will see it on the screen as well as hear a tone. After time, the child learns to self correct and improves their timing.
For maximum results, 15 one-hour sessions (some therapists break it down to half hour or twenty minute sessions) at three times per week is typically recommended. Some clients may need to do additional sessions or may want to do additional sessions for increased gain. IM also makes available a home unit that can be purchased through your provider allowing you to do some of the therapy at home and check in with your provider. This is especially helpful if you live far away from a provider or if it's difficult for you to get into their clinic three times per week.
According to their studies, improvement is noticed in 4-6 weeks. From personal experience, we noticed improvement after two sessions. Not only may you notice an improvement in attention and coordination, but you may also notice an improvement in grades. One study of more than 1500 students showed reading improved two grade levels and math nearly one and a half levels after twelve one-hour sessions. After doing IM for ten, twenty minute sessions one of my sons received a perfect score on the math portion of his STAR test.
Visit their website at www.interactivemetronome.com for testimonials both from clinicians and patients, research studies, and case studies. You can find a provider through their website.
Cost
Check with your insurance company as some do cover IM. The cost of IM runs between $95-$125 per session. The purchase of a home unit is around $600 and does reduce the amount of visits required to see an OT, thereby also allowing you to reduce the cost of the therapy. Check with your IM provider for an order form if you are interested.
Scientific Sound Healing
All products can be ordered directly from The Sound Store
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The CDs are best listened to through high quality headphones that cover the entire ear and can be put on a child while they sleep. A Sound Table and Sound Chair are also available on their site.
The Program
Global (off the shelf) CDs - are designed to help individuals achieve specific, targeted results. There are CDs that can aid with sleep, meditation, relaxation, wellness, personal growth, and a variety of other programs. For our purposes, we will focus on CDs that will help with issues usually experienced by persons with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and autism. Deeper descriptions for their entire collection as well as audio clips for each CD are available in their Sound Store. Please be sure to enter bluedominoes in the coupon code box for 10% off your entire order!
Learning CDs
These CDs can be played through headphones while a child is studying or in the background on a stereo, which is especially convenient if multiple children are studying together.
Memory and Learning CD
This CD helps to alter your brainwave state to match brainwave states associated with opening deep memory, enhanced learning, increased focus, and expanded concentration. This audio program has been used successfully by children and business people alike. This can be played in the background or used with headphones when you are doing homework, in a therapy session, and school settings.
Energize and Focus
This soundscape heightens focus and concentration while creating a state of relaxation and alertness. This program is wonderful to use while studying, in therapy sessions, or in a school setting.
Music for Brainwave Massage 2.0
This audio program is also good for studying, writing, working on projects and tasks that require mental and/or physical acuity. This helps a person perform at their personal best (their peak performance). This is also a good CD to help with coordination and clumsiness.
Sensory Integration CDs
Gamma Meditation System (Green Box) - Dr. Thompson has been using the Gamma brainwave state for many years. It is really a brainwave state for meditation, but research from University of Birmingham has shown that Gamma frequencies are associated with high levels of brain organization that binds information from all the senses. It helps to make sense out of what comes in through our senses. This is especially helpful for persons who have challenges with sensory input and integration. These frequencies provide a higher level awareness of unity within ourselves an others, providing for better sensory integration and socialization. This CD would be great to play in the background of occupational therapy sessions.
Socialization CDs
Celestial Dolphin - Dr. Thompson has captured the sounds of dolphins talking and singing in harmony with the sounds of the planets and moons of our Solar System. This unity may help improve socialization.
Gamma Meditation System (Green Box) - See description in Sensory Integration - It only makes sense that if a child can make sense out of his/her world, they will gradually trust themselves more and be better able to socialize with others more easily.
Sleep CDs
Delta Sleep System These CDs were created by Dr. Thompson for his infant son when he was having sleep challenges. The Delta Sleep System is safe for all ages and enhances one's ability for deep restorative, recuperative sleep. The programs on the CD enhance your ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up rejunvenated. This program has been a true life saver for many individuals and families.
Private Sessions
The Center for Neuroacoustic Research also provides personal sessions that include custom cut CDs. There are five core sessions and each session works on a different level of healing and balancing of your body, emotions, and mind. The sessions are usually one to three weeks apart, but special accommodations can be made for you and for out-of-town guests. Further information on the specifics of the five sessions can be found at CNR's website. The bluedominoes coupon code does not apply to private sessions.
Cost
The generic CDs with his proprietary formula cost between $15.97 and $24.97; the Sound Tables and Chairs vary per the model you choose; and their private sessions (requiring a trip to San Diego), including a personal custom CD from each session, vary in time and price, so it is best to e-mail the Center at cnr@neuroacoustic.com or call at 760-942-6749.
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