CERTIFICATION & COACHING: IM PEDIATRIC BEST PRACTICES MODULE 10: Moving Forward - Incorporating IM Home into Pedi

1. CERTIFICATION & COACHING:IM PEDIATRIC BEST PRACTICESMODULE 10: Moving Forward - Incorporating IM Home into Pediatric Best Practices By Mary L Jones, OTR/L, DipCOT Sensational Kids, LLC Brain Focus International, Inc.

2. Learning Objectives for Module 10 • Homework assignment and post-test review from Module 9. • Setting up IM-Home for pediatric clients • Accessing templates • Creating customized • exercises • Case examples: 2nd grader • and pre-k • Review of Module 10 • Assignment/Homework

3. Review of Post-Test from Module 9 1. True or False: An IM provider does not need to have good IM skills in order to run a group IM session. • Answer: False

4. Review of Post-Test from Module 9 2. True or False: During IM groups it is best practice to have each student wear headphones. • Answer: False

5. Review of Post-Test from Module 9 3. True or False: In order to offer IM to groups multiple IM units are required • Answer: False

6. Review of Post-Test from Module 9 4. True or False: It is important for IM providers to be familiar with the signs and symptoms of sensory overload during IM activities. • Answer: True

7. Review of Post-Test from Module 9 5. True or False: Offering group IM programs can increase access of IM training to a broader clinical, educational and performance clientele. • Answer: True

8. The Key to IM Success: • Modify for Engagement! • Be Spontaneous for Novelty! • Increase repetition for Synaptic growth!

9. Techniques for Success Positioning alternatives Physical Environment Sensory Environment Motivation Strategies Tempo/Timing variance Feedback Strategies Interpreting Data Pacing of activities and themes Duration of tasks and sessions Building Relationships – allowing control Switch choices and Access Following progress through a virtual platform

10. IM-HomeWhen Should This Option be Considered? Limited 1:1 time with therapist or limited insurance/funding Distance from therapy clinic More costly for a family with multiple family members who wish to undergo IM training Convenience for scheduling reasons Ongoing training is beneficial for a particular client or there is an expectation that training will need to continue to maintain gains (i.e., C.P.) Competitive athlete

11. Candidacy for IM-Home Based on client’s strengths and deficits Ability to work independently and with family members Flexibility for clinic vs virtual assessments Time constraints Access to technology Financial resources

12. IM-Home eClinicPreview

13. 5 easy steps to set up your first IM-Home client: Accessing IM-Home eClinic Entering IM Provider ID Setting up a new IM-Home client account Choosing an IM-Home training template Customizing training template to pediatrics

14. 1. Accessing eClinic

15. 2. Enter Your IM Provider ID

16. 3. Account Set up

17. Account Set Up

18. 4. Choose a Training Template

19. Philippa 5. Customizing a Training Template

20. Case Example 1: Philippa 7 year old mainstreamed student Recently diagnosed with dyslexia Intuitive, playful, sensitive. Falling behind in class (2nd grade) Extremely competitive and aware Loves sports, acting, art, outdoor play, dress up.

21. Case Example 1: Philippa – Selection of Template D with modifications to interests.

22. 2 I How to set up customized tasks for your client’s IM-Home training program

23. Incorporating play into IM-Home exercises

24. Editing custom tasks

25. Philippa’straining plan

26. Adding custom task to training plan

27. Locating custom tasks on training plan

28. And don’t forget to SAVE and SHARE your brilliant ideas!

29. How to supervise and support IM-Home clients Consider your availability Consider length of program by session or time duration Consider your comfort level for communication and your client’s preference. Set up education for IM-Home in clinic or virtually.

30. Communicating with Clients IM-Home Message center E-mail Texting Phone/face time Skype Pictures/videos Office Visits

31. And keep in touch with your client and their families!

32. Keep track of performance using date-stamped graphing

33. Keep track of VIRTUALLY every detail of client performance

34. Keep track of all your players

35. Case Example 2: Adam • 4 year old • Difficulty sitting still; paying attention • Gross and fine motor delays • Family moving cross country

36. Pre-K Client Training Plan – start slow

37. Build it up gradually

38. The ups and downs of IM-Home with a bouncy pre-k client

39. Modify exercises to help parents • High Fives (Right Hand): Place button switch on your right hand, stand or sit in front of mom and give her a high five on each beat…now be gentle! See if mom can find the beat as well as you can! 

40. Why include IM-Home in your practice? • Supplementation of best practice • Continuation of care • Extending training opportunities • Practice building

41. Keep up with software upgrades

42. IM Universe 3.0 Movie: IM Universe.mp4

44. IM Universe Features: Control panel on main screen 3D gaming graphics w/ background music Mac & PC compatible Integration with eClinic IM-Home 3.0 files and IM Pro 9.0 files Enhanced reports

45. Review of Module 10 Learning Objectives Homework assignment and Post-Test review from Module 9. Setting up IM-Home e-clinic for pediatric clients Accessing templates Creating customized exercises Case examples: 2nd grader and pre-K Review of Module 10 Assignment/Homework

47. Module 10 Homework 1. Complete Post-Test 2. Subscribe to imetronome group on YouTube and review 6 videos of choice. 3. Review resource sheet – moving forward with case studies and professional development.