CERTIFICATION & COACHING: IM PEDIATRIC BEST PRACTICES

MODULE 10: MOVING FORWARD - INCORPORATING IM HOME INTO PEDIATRIC BEST PRACTICES

By Mary L Jones, OTR/L, DipCOTSensational Kids, LLC

Brain Focus International, Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Key to IM Success:

• Modify for Engagement!• Be Spontaneous for

Novelty!• Increase repetition for Synaptic growth!

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

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

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

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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

1. Accessing eClinic

2. Enter Your IM Provider ID

3. Account Set up

Account Set Up

4. Choose a Training Template

Philippa

5. Customizing a Training Template

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.

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

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How to set up customized tasks for your client’s IM-Home training

program

Incorporating play into IM-Home exercises

Editing custom tasks

Philippa’s training plan

Adding custom task to training plan

Locating custom tasks on training plan

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

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.

Communicating with Clients

• IM-Home Message center

• E-mail• Texting• Phone/face time• Skype• Pictures/videos• Office Visits

And keep in touch with your client and their families!

Keep track of performance using date-stamped graphing

Keep track of VIRTUALLY every detail of client performance

Keep track of all your players

Case Example 2: Adam

• 4 year old • Difficulty sitting still; paying

attention• Gross and fine motor delays• Family moving cross country

Pre-K Client Training Plan – start slow

Build it up gradually

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

client

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! 

Why include IM-Home in your practice?

• Supplementation of best practice

• Continuation of care• Extending training

opportunities• Practice building

Keep up with software upgrades

IM Universe 3.0

Movie: IM Universe.mp4

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

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

Module 10 Homework

1. Complete Post-Test2. Subscribe to imetronome group on YouTube and review 6 videos of choice.3. Review resource sheet – moving forward with case studies and professional development.