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What is
Conductive Education?
How
does Conductive Education work?
Aims of
Conductive Education
Appropriate
candidates for Conductive Education
Our Staff
Partner for access to therapy
Board of Directors
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- Mother/Father
and Toddler Group
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(0 to 3 years; 2 mornings per week for 2.5
hours each day)
This
program provides a safe and stimulating environment that recognizes a
young infant is ready to investigate their world and explore their own
creativity. The focus is
on motor function, developing self-esteem, and creating feelings of
independence. Routines
are taught to parents to be incorporated into everyday life.
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- Preschool
Group
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(3
to 5 years; 3 mornings per week for 2.5 hours each day)
This
program focuses on activity-based learning, planned around the
child’s growing need for learning while doing.
Emphasis is on developing early foundations in cognitive and
motor skills while enhancing motivation, self-esteem, problem solving
strategies and optimal functional independence.
- School
Age Groups
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(6-10
years and 11-18 years; 5 afternoons per week for 3 hours each day on a
4 week on, 4 week off rotation)
This
program recognizes this is an important time in a child’s
development. The focus is
on preparing the children for life and the many challenges ahead.
Functional daily life skills are emphasized through active
involved learning.
- Summer
Camps
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(0-18
years)
The
Center is the only program in the Chicagoland area offering group
motor training, in a summer camp format, to children with physical
disabilities. Children
focus on improved independence in walking, sitting, eating, toileting,
and dressing.
Support Programs
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In
addition to the above, the Center offers sibling support groups,
parent education nights, and home visit training programs to better
incorporate Conductive Education principles into the child’s day.
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