Conductive Education

Conductive Education has the potential to make a significant, life-changing impact on the mobility and independence of children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other nonprogressive motor disorders. The Conductive Learning Center believes that movement and coordination can be learned. Children and families can be taught problem solving skills that will allow them to develop unconventional ways of accomplishing motor tasks that families never thought their child would do. A child can gain control of their movement, increase strength resulting in an increased level of independence. Because Conductive Education promotes development of the whole person, including physical, social, cognitively and psychological aspects, this intervention is not viewed as a traditional therapy but rather a multi disciplinary approach to improving the quality of life for children and their families. A key concept of Conductive Education is that the usage of a daily task series emphasizing correct physical motion as part of a stimulating intellectual/academic environment. This enables the brain to create new neural connections, leading to successful motor control where none was thought possible. Because they direct several students with different abilities using verbal reminders, hands-on nurturing, and motivational songs, the teachers are called Conductors and the process is called Conductive Education. This comprehensive approach brings together elements of education with elements of rehabilitation.