Conductive Education

Background

Conductive Education was developed at the Peto Institute in Hungary over

40 years ago and has been widely established in many centres around the world. Word of the program’s

methods and successes continues to spread. Findings suggest that the earlier children embark on peto-

inspired programs, the better their progress will be. Peto’s program of

intensive tasks avoids the traditional division of treatment into speech,

motor and psychological therapy in favour of a unified approach and a

single conductive education teacher.

Our Conductors

FACE Families of Alberta

for Conductive

Education

Head Office: PO Box 983 Stn M Calgary, AB T2P 2K4

Northern Chapter: 15 Garland Crescent, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 2P3

www.Conductive -Education.ca

FACE Hope allows us

to move forward Hope is what FACE offers

families of children with Cerebral Palsy

Conductors spend four years in qualification at the Peto Institute

in Budapest, Hungary. They receive multidisciplinary

training in Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Special Education, and Psychology.

Our Mission

To foster the acceptance and independence of the neuromotor

affected child through the methods and inspired teachings

of Conductive Education.

The confidence gained spills over into a lifetime of increased

independence in many aspects of daily living.

Programs and Services:

Pre-School Program

School Aged Program

Rad!cal Young Adult Program (Rad!YAD)

3-Day Adventure Trip

Summer Camp Programs

Parent Support

Awareness

WHY Conductive Education? In a unique way Conductive Education opens the door to learning which can be adapted to many levels of dysfunction. Physically challenged children are taught to see themselves as active participants in the world as it is, learning to compensate for their disability and gain a mastery over their condition.

A crucial component of Conductive Education is the establishment of high self-esteem and each participant’s belief in their own success. FACE is driven by the common goal of parents, families, educators and physicians to improve the lives of our children.

The Child

The small group setting environment is stimulating and children learn to socialize and inspire one another.

Specialized equipment and furniture are an integral part of the program and reduce dependence on adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and other aids.

By adapting to a new environment, working with other children and the conductor, the child learns to develop a new relationship between himself, the world around hum and others. The maximum ratio of six children to one conductor creates a bond between the child and teacher. The child soon learns to

develop a sense of self and is motivated to expand his horizons by competing with his peers, trying new activities and gaining the praise of the conductor.

The Parent

The learning process does not stop with the child. It continues with the parent at home or in a non-classroom environment. With CE a parent learns how to encourage their child to try new things. The conductor shares with the parent the progress being made and will offer areas to focus on. The child will develop at his own pace but his confidence and courage will be shared with the parent.