Academic Achievement

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There is a relatively small window for children to receive the instruction they need, and overcrowded schools and demanding parents put a lot of pressure on educators to provide a “miracle cure.” One thing is for sure, it is essential that children be able to filter out distractions, hold information in working memory and process that information in order to learn. So, how can educators ensure children are getting the most from training? Simple, go to the source of the problem.

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That is where Interactive Metronome® (IM) can help.  IM training addresses sustained attention, as well as the working memory and processing functions that are the underpinnings of a solid education.

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Part of what makes IM so unique is its ability to improve domain-general mechanisms. The domain-general mechanism of timing is a “jack of all trades” mechanism that manifests itself in sleep cycles, speech patterns, ability to attend over time and overall efficacy of brain communication. This timing in the brain, or temporal processing, has been shown to be deficient in several common conditions, including everything from mild learning disability to severe developmental disorders; clearly, neuro-timing is essential for the brain to work at peak levels. IM is the only training program that improves timing in the brain in an organized, systematic, flexible and engaging format.

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Research shows that combining whole body movements with cognitive tasks leads to overall better outcomes. Interactive Metronome® is a patented and unique training tool that challenges thinking and movement simultaneously, providing real-time millisecond feedback to help synchronize the body’s “internal clock.” When your brain’s functional networks are working efficiently the neurons are able to fire more often and in sync. That results in improved communication, memory, processing and coordination today, and the stronger neural networks can help prevent some of the damaging effects of future conditions.

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Speech Language Pathologists & Audiologists

 

Speech and Language Pathologists specialize in communication and swallowing disorders, but the effect these conditions have on individuals goes well beyond trouble expressing words. So, what is really needed is a tool that will help address these problems at their core, deep in the nervous system. Without proper training, pediatric clients may be left struggling to keep up with their peers and adults may lose their independence and safety in a world growing faster and more dangerous every minute.

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There is help, and SLPs are talking about Interactive Metronome® (IM). Neurotiming® is critical to speech, language and cognitive function. Timing is the basis for attention, working memory and processing speed, all of which are critical for auditory processing, reading and language development.

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IM training helps clients start improving in the following areas:

• Attention

• Handwriting

• Working memory

• Processing speed

• Reading fluency

• Self-monitoring and impulse control

• Planning & sequencing

 

IM training helps clients overcome difficulties associated with:

• ADHD

• Autism

• Developmental disorders/delays

• Language disorders

• APD/CAPD

• Dyslexia/dysgraphia

• Brain injury

• LD/NVLD

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"IM is so flexible that it can be made to work for anyone...The best part of using IM is seeing a person’s self-esteem return and seeing their surprise when they reach a goal they thought was not possible to achieve."

Mary Schlesinger, Educator    
Timing 4 Life, LLC., Fairfax, VA 

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"I love that IM is interactive and allows my clients to move and be challenged while learning. I also love being able to pull out fun things to make it more challenging for my clients. Not only are my clients learning but they are feeling rewarded and have a sense of accomplishment, especially when being able to focus for longer periods of time."

Tara Sherer, Educator
The Brain Train, Kingwood, TX

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"I continue to be amazed at the difference IM training makes in individuals of all ages.  Their success stories are powerful testimonies of the effectiveness of IM. It's such a joy and blessing to be able to help others in such a way, making a difference in how they will live out the rest of their lives."

Tom Burkard, Educator
IMprove, Okinawa, Japan