The Center for Disease Control reports that approximately 7% of the nation�s 6 to 11 year olds have been diagnosed with ADHD. Additionally, statistical research has shown that half of all ADHD students have learning disabilities and about one-thirdof these students have one or more of the following:

Language deficits (poor listening comprehension, poor verbal expression, poor reading comprehension)

Poor organizational skills

Poor memory

Poor fine motor skills

According to research conducted by Harris Interactive Surveys, a majority of teachers(95%) believe that left untreated, ADHD affects school performance. Among teachers who participated in the survey, 90% think that untreated ADHD usually leads to disruptive behavior in the classroom and has a negative effect on social skills.

A double-blind, placebo controlled study of 9 to 12 years old boys diagnosed with ADHD, found those undergoing the Interactive Metronome training program showed significant patterns of improvement in attention, coordination, control of aggression/impulsivity, reading and language processing. This study was published in The March/April 2001 issue of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Current IM Providers are utilizing the Interactive Metronome training program with populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric (developmentally six years of age and older). A large network of providers offer IM training to help improve:

Increased concentration and focus

Improvements in reading and language

Gains in overall coordination

Greater control of impulsivity

Reduced auditory sensitivity

In addition, other studies showed significant correlations between IM performance and age, motor coordination, attention, academic achievement, visual motor control and coordination. You can find additional information on the IM research section.