Interactive Metronome Therapy
Enhancing performance and wellbeing

for children, adults and athletes

Unlocking potential with Interactive Metronome® Therapy

At Envision OT, our mission is to help our clients navigate potential challenges they may face, including:

Difficulty with fine motor skills

This may manifest as struggles with handwriting, using utensils, or manipulating small objects.

Executive functioning deficits

This includes difficulties with planning, organization, time management, and problem-solving, which can impact academic or work performance.

Delayed developmental milestones

Children may exhibit delays in achieving developmental milestones such as crawling, walking, or speaking.

Sensory processing difficulties

Individuals may have hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity to sensory stimuli, leading to challenges in regulating their responses to touch, sound, sight, taste, or smell.

Attention and concentration issues

Individuals may struggle with sustaining attention, staying focused on tasks, or filtering out distractions.

Coordination and balance problems

Challenges with coordination and balance can affect activities such as walking, running, or participating in sports, increasing the risk of falls or accidents.

Benefits of IM Therapy

Training your brain & your body to work better together.

Learn some of the many benefits you could get from working together with Envision OT and Interactive Metronome®, whether it’s adults recovering from injury, or seniors working to maintain their independence.

Focus

Processing Speed

Motor Skills

Endurance

Executive Function

Concentration

Mental Stamina

Sensory Processing

Memory

Balance

Impulse Control

Academic Performance

Auditory Processing

Self Esteem

Coordination

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This is where Interactive Metronome® comes in

Occupational Therapy and Interactive Metronome® work together to enhance brain timing and efficiency, improving cognitive and motor skills.

Imagine your brain as a clock, with gears responsible for movement, attention, and coordination. When out of sync, these functions can disrupt daily life.

Interactive Metronome acts like a skilled clockmaker, realigning our brain’s gears through rhythmic exercises. Just as adjusting clock gears improves accuracy, Interactive Metronome synchronizes brain functions.

When our brain’s timing is in sync, we move gracefully, focus better, and perform tasks with precision. With Interactive Metronome, we recalibrate our brain’s internal clock, ensuring smooth functioning in our daily lives.

How it works

Step 1

Complementary Assessment

Schedule a 20-minute complementary assessment so we can see if IM Therapy will benefit you.

Step 2

Initial evaluation

If you qualify for IM therapy, we offer an initial evaluation ($100 fee credited towards the cost of your package).

Step 3

Individual Plan

Personalized goal and treatment planning to address individual or specific concerns (package pricing details outlined below).

How Envision OT Can Support You

packages & pricing

Personalized approach and tailored treatment plans to meet the individual needs and goals of our clients, because they are at the center of everything we do.

Individual Occupational Therapy Sessions



Helping individuals with illness, aging, injury, or emotional challenges to regain or improve their ability to care for themselves and participate in work, school, or leisure activities.

Structured Treatment Blocks

Occupational Therapy and Interactive Metronome®

At Envision OT, we combine Occupational Therapy with Interactive Metronome® (IM) to help clients improve key skills like attention, motor coordination, sensory integration , and emotional regulation. Just like going to the gym, making lasting brain changes (neuroplasticity) requires consistent, targeted practice. Our treatment blocks are designed to enhance skills through this dedicated approach. Block therapy may be repeated as development continues and to address different skills. Clients are supported through a personalized approach to ensure improvements in functional skills and daily activities.

Envision OT runs as a private pay model. We are able to provide invoices for private insurance coverage and provide services to FSCD funded clients.

Schedule a free consultation to see if IM is right for you or your loved one.

Interactive Metronome®

FAQs

Frequently asked questions and answers

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IM is a neuro-motor training program that improves timing, rhythm, coordination, and focus. It involves engaging in interactive exercises that require synchronizing movements with auditory and visual cues. This helps strengthen neural connections in the brain and improve overall functioning. 

The Interactive Metronome® (IM) program is a computer-based training program that aims to improve the timing and synchronization of neural networks in the brain. It involves a series of exercises that require the participant to match their movements with a metronome beat, helping to improve attention, coordination, and overall cognitive function

The time commitment required by Interactive Metronome® varies depending on the individual’s needs and goals.

IM requires dedication, much like learning to play the piano requires effort and practice. The true change comes with consistent commitment and repetition.

The program consists typically of 10 -15, 30-60 minute intensive treatment sessions over 4 to 6 weeks. Sessions are customized based on the clients treatment plan and progress.

IM therapy can lead to improvements in attention and focus, motor coordination, language processing, academic performance, athletic skills, and overall cognitive functioning. It can also help individuals with conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Parkinson’s disease and traumatic brain injury.

IM was developed in the United States by James Cassily, a record producer and engineer, in 1992. It used to be a device used by musicians to improve rhythm and timing. James then presented his findings to Dr. Stanley Greenspan, a child psychiatrist, author, and director of the National Institute of Mental Health. Together, they improved the device’s features and gave it the name Interactive Metronome® (IM). The Interactive Metronome company was subsequently established and the device was granted a patent.

Since then, it has been used in clinical settings for over 20 years with the aim to improve cognitive, motor and sensory skills. It was initially used for kids with learning and developmental disorders. IM is now also used for adult rehabilitation following stroke, brain injury, a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, or other neurological disorders. There are now more than 40,000 certified IM Providers spread across more than 60 nations.

Interactive Metronome® can be individualized by adjusting the tempo, duration, and difficulty level of the exercises based on the specific needs and abilities of each person. Additionally, therapists can tailor the program to target specific areas of improvement such as attention, coordination, or language processing.

IM therapy is beneficial for individuals of all ages and abilities including children with developmental delays adults recovering from stroke or brain injury, athletes seeking to enhance performance, and seniors looking to maintain cognitive function and mobility.

Coverage may vary based on your insurance provider and policy. IM is performed by a licensed Occupational Therapist which many plans cover. Additionally, funding through programs like a health spending account or Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) may also be available.

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