TY - JOUR
T1 - Conductive education
T2 - A functional skills program for children with cerebral palsy
AU - Bourke-Taylor, Helen
AU - O'Shea, Roberta
AU - Gaebler-Spira, Deborah
PY - 2007/3/6
Y1 - 2007/3/6
N2 - Conductive education (CE) is an educational approach for children with cerebral palsy. This paper describes the history of conductive education, and the characteristics of current programs that exist in many countries. The underlying principles and the unique techniques used in CE programs are described. These include the role of the conductor or class leader; facilitations (teaching strategies) known as rhythmic intention, task series, and described equipment; and the structured program. The importance of the group setting and the impact on motivation, and the development of self-efficacy within each child are described. The perspective of children and families who pursue CE is discussed. Existing evidence evaluating CE is summarized and recommendations for expanding the evidence base are made.
AB - Conductive education (CE) is an educational approach for children with cerebral palsy. This paper describes the history of conductive education, and the characteristics of current programs that exist in many countries. The underlying principles and the unique techniques used in CE programs are described. These include the role of the conductor or class leader; facilitations (teaching strategies) known as rhythmic intention, task series, and described equipment; and the structured program. The importance of the group setting and the impact on motivation, and the development of self-efficacy within each child are described. The perspective of children and families who pursue CE is discussed. Existing evidence evaluating CE is summarized and recommendations for expanding the evidence base are made.
KW - Cerebral palsy
KW - Conductive education
KW - Disability
KW - Group process
KW - Self care skills
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=33847342562&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1300/J006v27n01_04
DO - 10.1300/J006v27n01_04
M3 - Review Article
C2 - 17298940
AN - SCOPUS:33847342562
SN - 0194-2638
VL - 27
SP - 45
EP - 62
JO - Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
JF - Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
IS - 1
ER -