Conductive Education is a holistic learning and educational orientated approach developed in Hungary for the rehabilitation/habilitation of people with motor disorders. It focuses on the whole person, rather than specific aspects of their development.

Conductive Education treats motor disorders as a learning challenge rather than as a primary medical problem. Participants are learning motor control through a cognitive process which gives them a tool to problem solve and a way to implement what they have learnt to overcome their motor problems in their everyday life.

Conductive Education aims to improve all areas of development of the person living with a motor disorder:

• Gross motor (sitting, crawling, standing, walking)
• Fine motor (hand skills)
• Language and communication
• Cognitive
• Social/ emotional
• to become active and independent to the best of their ability.

Conductive Education teaches functional tasks which are generalised into all aspects of a person’s life. Including teaching life skills such as learning to self-feed, toileting, dressing, hygiene etc.

Conductive Education works in group settings where all participants learn at their own level. Individual goals and needs are incorporated into the group programme which is structured, but flexible, carefully planned, implemented, evaluated and altered to ensure the development of each individual.

Conductive Education educates and supports families to integrate parts of the programme into their daily routines at home – this in turn assists families when caring for a person with a motor disorder.

Conductors (specialists trained in Conductive Education) undergo professional training specifically developed for people with motor disorders. Their four year degree is recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as equivalent to a Bachelor Degree.

For further information on ‘What is Conductive Education’ refer to www.conductive-education.org.nz