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The above are life-long conditions therefore conductive education cannot cure, but it is able to help people to control the physical symptoms, become more independent, improve their confidence and have a better quality of life. It offers practical techniques designed to overcome everyday problems.  These techniques are taught within the structured programme so that they may be adapted by the participants in their everyday activities. 

 

All participants are different and so are their daily lives. Therefore, the programme of the session is flexible to accommodate each individual’s needs and allows learning techniques and strategies relevant to their own personal situation.

  

 

The practitioners of conductive education are called `conductors` and are all trained to degree level.  They see each individual as a unified whole, aim to get to know the individuals’ needs, inspire them to formulate own goals, motivate them for fulfilling these and find the path of active daily learning.

  

During the sessions participants are guided through tasks by the conductor and helped to perform them in their own chosen way. Sessions are usually carried out in small groups. People within the group all work together but all will have their own goals. The conductor leads the whole group and ensures that everyone is active and able to participate in the programme. The group provides a positive medium for learning; shared experiences playing an important role. The group also acts as motivator, as well as support, for each individual. 

 

Carers and family members are encouraged to attend sessions, alongside the person with neurological condition, providing them with useful practical skills, as well as in-depth insight into the condition. Discussion time allows participants to share experiences and discuss achievements with each other and conductors.  Conductors view all of the neurological disease as a condition that affects the whole family and places an importance on working with the person living with the condition. The central role of the family is always seen as essential in the learning process.

 

 

Benefits of conductive education

 

Conductive education always focuses on what the participants can do. Through this positive approach it enhances the quality of life by giving opportunities to

 

• Improve posture and symmetry

• Learn how to initiate movements better - for example sit up or get in and out of bed

• Increase tempo of movements

• Improve balance and co-ordination

• Learn techniques to reduce/control involuntary movements

• Increase range of movements

• Improve walking technique

• Teach technique to overcome freezing

• Improve fine manipulation skills which lead to more independence in self-care like dressing

• Improve writing technique

• Improve communication by working on facial expressions, breathing technique and speech

• Improve confidence and self-esteem and boosting mood

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You can access our sessions following an initial consultation. 

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A block of one to one sessions are available to set the foundations for the individual needs. This is Pathway 1 when we personalise the tasks for our client`s lifestyle. Then we progress to Pathway 2: this  has the additional benefit of a small group of individuals working towards similar goals and creating opportunities to share lived experience.

 

Initial consultation is free of charge, individual session fees are starting from £50 session depending on location and duration, while group sessions are starting from £20. Please inquire for your individualised plan. 

Participants may self-refer, however we welcome referrals from their respective Nurses, or other Healthcare professionals involved.
 

For more information please contact us below.

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