Conductive Education in Norfolk

Conductive Education is a unique approach, combining many elements of traditional therapies into one educational approach. Not only can it improve physical function, but it can help people develop an active, 'can-do' attitude to all aspects of life. Using fun and motivating activities, the children will learn how to develop skills in all areas of development, including gross and fine movements, self-care skills, communication, and social skills, emotional regulation, and cognitive skills. Participants in the programme will learn such things as:

• Core strength and Posture: Developing aligned posture by working on core strength and stability
• Active movement of limbs and joints to prevent contractures and limit the need for orthopaedic surgery in later life
• Body symmetry: Using both sides of their body together in order to perform everyday tasks e.g cooking, dressing, hobbies etc
• Dressing: Age-appropriate dressing skills such as taking off and putting on shoes and socks, coats, pushing down and pulling up lower clothing
• Eating and Drinking: Using cutlery and appropriate drinking cups to feed themselves
• Independent Mobility: Developing age-appropriate independent mobility, through rolling, crawling, cruising and stepping
• Walking: Increasing confidence and stamina in weight-bearing and weight transference, and become independent walkers, with aids, or independently.
• Balance and coordination in more complex environments: how to negotiate uneven surfaces, slopes, kerbs, and other obstacles to support development of safe walking.
• Communication and social skills: using language and rhythm as a method to aid and control movements. See link here. Sign language may also be used.
• Hand / Fine motor skills: Developing hand strength and coordination, in order to play, use writing implements and enjoy craft / recreational activities.
• Cognitive skills: Programmes planned by specialist teachers to incorporate areas of age-appropriate learning including object recognition, memory development, basic numeracy and literacy skills

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Using rhythm, repetition and active movement, we utilise the neuroplasticity of the brain to form new neural connections, bypassing and compensating for damaged or less effective neural areas.