Vojta Program S tatistically, according to Vojta research, ten percent of newborns will face a developmental delay. This can develop a lifelong handicapping condition. Through early detection and treatment it is possible to either eliminate the developmental delay or minimize the effects. We want to insure that all children have an opportunity for maximum development. We have found a system that incorporates an excellent screening process and an effective treatment program, which is known as Social Pediatric Developmental Rehabilitation .
Cerebral palsy is an example of a central coordination disorder.
This system was developed at the Children's Center, University of Munich, Germany by Professor Dr. Hellbruegge according to Dr. Vojta's principles. This is an interdisciplinary service delivery system, which addresses the total development of a child. The Vojta diagnosis, based on postural, well-defined reactions can be performed by the pediatrician as early as the first week of life. This procedure takes from two to three minutes and does not depend on cooperation from the child, unlike most other diagnosis. Once identified, these infants can be placed in categories based on the percentage of risk of developing a handicapping condition.