As we develop the foundation of the brain with primitive reflex integration, as soon as the child is able, we want to challenge and develop the cerebellum. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that controls balance, posture, coordination, focus/attention, and many other cognitive functions. The at-home Interactive Metronome™ (IM) is an evidence-based training tool that has been proven to improve cognition, attention, memory, focus, speech/language, executive functioning, comprehension, as well as motor and sensory skills. The program begins with an assessment to develop a unique, customized program for your child.
Co-activating the sensory & motor systems creates the most powerful change to the brain. We do this by combining reflex integration with hemispheric sensory stimulation, along with neural timing. Use of the Interactive Metronome™ exercises several key neurological functions together including attention & concentration, working memory, sensory integration, motor planning/sequencing, and coordination/motor control.
"What is fired together, is wired together"
Improves attention, focus, and impulse control through structured, rhythmic exercises that enhance the brain’s timing mechanisms, leading to better behavior management and academic performance
Helps clients better integrate sensory information and develop coordinated responses, leading to improved daily functioning and greater participation in social activities.
IM provides a tailored approach to SPD clients by boosting motor planning, coordination, and adaptive responses to sensory stimuli, leading to better daily functioning and emotional regulation.
Provides an engaging and systematic approach to improve motor coordination, cognitive processing, and adaptive responses, leading to better overall development and functional abilities in daily activities.
Aids in the rehabilitation of individuals with TBI by enhancing cognitive and motor functions through precise, rhythm-based exercises, improving neurotiming, coordination, and processing speed.
Enhances motor control, coordination, and cognitive functions through tailored timing and rhythm based exercises that promote neurotiming, development of neural pathways via neuroplasticity, as well as overall neurological health.
The Interactive Metronome - Home Unit comes with a Metronome unit, headphones, a digital download program, button trigger, velcro straps and a foot tap mat. Once purchased your child's unit will have an initial assessment and a customized program created for them each month.
Improvements seen when combining use of IM with neuro-sensory-motor exercises
Increased synchrony and engagement with environment
Increased social engagement with siblings and family
Increased volitional eye contact and sustained focused eye contact
Increased attention, ability to follow directions
Increased timing and coordination of motor control
Decreased anxiety
Improved ability to self-calm and implement self-calming strategies
Decreased agitation and frustration-related behaviors
Improved sensory processing: ability to give/receive hugs, ability to tolerate unexpected changes in environment, decreased startle response, decreased oral motor defensiveness, increased perception of social cues
Increased fluidity and content of speech
Decreased perseveration behaviors, ticks, fidgets, compulsions
Improved classroom behaviors and academic achievement
You've got questions. We've got answers.
Once we decide that your child is ready for the IM at-home unit, the first thing you will do is purchase the unit directly from Interactive Metronome™. You can choose between a wired version (~$499) or wireless (~$599).
Once you receive the unit, you will enroll in our FOCUS program ($97/month) and I will upload the initial assessment for your child to take. Your child's program will be created based off of their results.
They will receive a monthly program (5x/week for 4 weeks). After each program they will re-take the initial assessment and we create a new, more challenging program.
Yes, some children will be able to start with the at-home Interactive Metronome™ program. If you have already done a reflex integration program, or your child is functioning at a higher level - they will benefit from the at-home IM without needing our first program.
Feel free to email us at brainconnex@gmail.com if you have questions and we can schedule a call to determine if it's the right fit for your child.
Once you receive your at-home IM unit, I will upload an initial assessment for your child to take. Based of the scoring, I create a monthly program for your child that consists of session 3-5x/week, as prescribed, for 15-30 minutes/session.
Each month your child will take an assessment to see progress and a new monthly program will be created based on results.
Before purchasing a home unit, we want to make sure your child will be successful.
To ensure success, we recommend that your child have been participating in reflex integration work (if needed) either before starting IM or during the use of IM.
You can also use the following checklist to see if your child is ready:
Please reach out to us with any questions at brainconnex@gmail.com
The at-home unit that is purchased directly through Interactive Metronome™ costs $499-599 depending on whether you choose a wired or wireless version.
We recommend the wired version for its ease of use.
For the admin side of the program, you will purchase our FOCUS program, costing $97/month. This cost includes administration of initial assessment, monthly re-assessments and monthly creation of new programs. The cost also includes any guidance or help you may need, along with additional brain training exercises that can be done while participating in the IM treatment.
If you are already subscribed to our monthly individualized support for INTEGRATE, there is NO additional fee to add-on the use of IM.
Yes absolutely. Just reach out to us via email at brainconnex@gmail.com to get started and let us know the programs you have done with your child. As long as they will be set up for success we are happy to get them going.