Research summaries for autism therapy: interactive metronome therapy

definition of interactive metronome therapy: Therapy that encourages coordinating rhythmic sounds with physical movements. This therapy is being used for some children with autism. The child listens to specific segments of rhythms, and learns to clap at the same time. It is thought that this therapy can help build up functions in the frontal cortex of the brain.
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Interactive Metronome Training in Children with Attention Deficit and Developmental Coordination Disorders, Summarized May 27, 2010

Interactive Metronome training may help children with attention deficit disorder or pervasive developmental disorder who have deficits in visuomotor control and speed.

This study was designed to see if Interactive Metronome therapy can help these children move better and pay attention better. The study was designed so that each child acted as his or her own control. The authors found that Interactive Metronome seemed to help with some aspects of motor control and reaction time. They did not see improved attention in the children after therapy. The authors note that there is very little research to back up the many claims made by people who offer Interactive Metronome therapy.

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