Conductive Education (CE) is an intensive and holistic approach to educating individuals with neuromotor disabilities.  Developed by Dr. Andras Peto in the 1940s, the aim of CE is for the motor disabled individual to achieve “orthofunction” – adapting to and functioning in his/her environment. Conductive Education combines physical activity with cognitive tasks, emphasizes communication, and places the individual in a group setting which maximizes active learning.

Peto developed the concept that motor disability was a learning difficulty and placed an emphasis on helping those with motor disabilities to learn to help themselves.

Conductive Education has been shown to increase a person's self esteem, level of motivation and general health as well as increasing their ability to function independently.

Conductive Education generally works with those individuals who have motor skill disorders such as cerebral palsy (CP), however CE is also beneficial for those with spina bifida, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, and traumatic/acquired brain injury. Candidates for CE should be able to show basic cognitive skills and should show signs of understanding and following verbal communication and simple instructions.

If you are interested in enrolling your child in Conductive Education at Sara's Garden please fill out the new student application form below.

To find out more about Conductive Education, including tuition costs and potential benefits, or to sign up for classes today, please contact Kasey Church at 419.335.7272 ext. 206.

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