Children of kindergarten age may be admitted for residential treatment. These professionals are carefully trained in the techniques of conductive education in a four year programme. Children are motivated and expected to achieve and maintain motor independence. There is emphasis on breaking motor tasks down into simple steps, on problem solving and goal directed activity, and on the use of rhythm and music to aid in learning motor skills. By contrast, the accepted British view of treatment is less intensive.
Physiotherapy is usually the main-stay and begins at the time of diagnosis.
Mothers and babies are usually seen together for a few hours each week. Parents are taught how to handle the child and to encourage good postures. Various developmental treatments may be selected, depending on the nature of the motor disorder and the aptitudes of the therapist and the parents. Suitable seating and play material are introduced, often with the help of an occupational therapist. Parents are encouraged indeed expected to work with the child each day to promote desirable motor activities and postures.