Semester One

Conductive education is an intensive, multi-disciplinary approach to education, training and development for individuals with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other motor challenges. Conductive Education was developed in 1945 in Hungary by Dr. Andras Peto. Peto theorized that disabled people are characterized by disintegrated function. His theory was that this may be overcome, and that co-ordinated functioning can be developed through an indirect cognitive route involving teaching and learning. The rehabilitative plan should be produced for the person, not for the function. The plan is not symptoms or lesion centered but focused on the personality.

Funding is available to Kent County low income families through CLC United Way funding. A scholarship opportunity will be available for 2012-13 School Year program by application, and based on a sliding scale. Please contact Terry Stelter, Executive Director, for information. (tstelter@conductivelearningcenter.org)

Semester 1

September 2012 – December 2012

Note: All newly enrolled children are recommended to start with a five-day/week session.

Dates and times of sessions may vary according to the level and availability of students.

Parent and Child Group

Approximate Age: Up to 3 years old

The Parent & Child Group is for children in their beginning stage of conductive education. A parent or caregiver stays with the child at all times, working directly with the conductors. The program is very stimulating, fun and intensive. The focus is on teaching the mother and father to work with their children in a playful manner. Adults also learn ways to encourage their child’s intellectual, physical and emotional development.

*Times may vary

Young Early Childhood Group

Approximate Age: Up to 3 years old

The Young Early Childhood Group focuses on furthering development of children’s social skills, movement ability, speech, communication skills and cognitive functions. The Schedule reflects maximum number of hours. For new children, the schedule may be less based on the child’s assessed individual needs.

Early Childhood Group

Approximate Age: 3 to 5 years old

The Early Childhood Group focuses on promoting all aspects of development. Children work toward furthering development of their social skills, movement ability, speech, communication skills and cognitive functions. Sessions are thematically planned with an opportunity for all children to engage in group dramatics. Developing creativity and participation skills are emphasized in this group.

Lower Primary Follow-up Group

Approximate Age: 6 to 9 years old

The Lower Primary Follow-up Group is primarily for local students who have previously participated in conductive education and are enrolled in regular school. Children work on individual goals especially as they foster maximum independence at home and in school. Information brought to conductive education from children’s home schools is integrated into the cognitive function of this program.

Lower Primary Intensive Group

Approximate Age: 6 to 9 years old

The Lower Primary Intensive Group focuses on assisting each child with physical and social adjustments. Children work on individual goals, especially as they foster maximum independence at home and in school. Information brought to conductive education from children’s home schools is integrated into the cognitive function of this program.

Elementary Intensive Group

Approximate Age: 9 to 13 years old

The Elementary Intensive Group focuses on assisting each child with physical and social adjustments. Children work on individual goals, especially as they foster maximum independence at home and in school. Information brought to conductive education from children’s home schools is integrated into the cognitive function of this program.

Adolescent Follow-up Group

Approximate Age: 12 to 18 years old

The Adolescent Follow-up Group is primarily for local students who have previously participated in conductive education and are enrolled in regular school. Children work on individual goals especially as they foster maximum independence at home and in school.

Adolescent Intensive Group

Approximate Age: 12 to 18 years old

The Adolescent Intensive Group focuses on assisting each child with physical and social adjustments. Children work on individual goals, especially as they foster maximum independence at home and in school. Information brought to conductive education from children’s home schools is integrated into the cognitive function of this program.