Conductive Education can help people at all stages of disability, by building a learning program which will make the participant more self-aware, and increase the range and control of his or her movement. Tasks cover all areas of motor skills, including walking, speech and breathing. How it works Multiple Sclerosis Emphasis is placed on developing skills for reducing and coping with spasticity, improving control of movements, and techniques to assist with continence difficulties. New techniques will be taught to conserve energy and reduce fatigue. Stroke Survivors Emphasis is placed on learning to use the parts of the body affected by the Stroke and on re-developing body awareness and symmetry.
Participants work to enhance coordination and to improve their balance and control.
Parkinson's Disease Conductors have a detailed understanding of how Parkinson s Disease affects everyday living, as well as the side effects of the drugs used to control the condition. The program helps the participant develop techniques for managing daily activities at all stages of the drug cycle. This program is designed to meet the highly individualized needs of each participant, such as regaining lost mobility, sensation, control, communication difficulties, or behavioural and attention problems. Tasks relate to improving posture and coordination, reducing spasticity, enhancing control over involuntary movements, better balance, and expanded expressive and receptive language skills. Other Conditions Conductive Education programs are also offered for adults with Cerebral Palsy, Ataxia, Multiple Systems Atrophy and many other neurologically-based movement conditions.