Interactive Metronome is a high-tech developmental method used to improve the sense of rhythm, the sense of time, and the ability to organize movements and information.
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Interactive Metronome is a high-tech developmental method used to improve the sense of rhythm, the sense of time, and the ability to organize movements and information.
We are fortunate to live in a time when medicine has advanced to the point that quite a few conditions can be treated without medication. One such approach is the Metronome program, which is designed to develop a child's sense of rhythm, awareness of time frames, and the adjustment of movements and perception of information. This innovative computer program was developed by the American company Interactive Metronome, with which CSM has been actively cooperating for several years.
According to a number of studies, problems such as impaired speech tempo, stuttering, developmental delay and attention problems are linked to insufficient motor planning. The Interactive Metronome approach aims to increase brain activity and concentration, and in practice improvements are often noticeable even after short but regular use. Sessions are most effective at the age of 3-4 years and are recommended for children with spoken and written language problems, hyperactivity, autism and cerebral palsy (CP).
According to American scientists, problems with concentration, completing tasks, organizing movements, reproducing a sequence of actions and other aspects related to "motor planning" arise from disturbances in brain function. As a result, a child's ability to learn, including reading and writing, can decline significantly. It is very important to carry out timely diagnostics, especially when problems with movement, speech and intellectual development result from ADHD, a traumatic brain injury, a spinal cord injury or autism spectrum disorder. Of course, the Interactive Metronome is not a cure-all, but it can be a helpful addition to the overall treatment and recovery process. Rehabilitation takes time, but with a comprehensive approach it can lead to good results.
The program works with a glove or a mat with built-in sensors. Rhythmic sound signals are delivered through headphones, and the child synchronizes hand or foot movements to them. In real time, the program evaluates how closely the child can match the rhythm and rates the quality of motor planning on a special scale.
