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creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Helping Individuals Achieve Greater Independence Conductive Education®

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Page 1: Creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Helping Individuals Achieve Greater Independence Conductive Education®

creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

Helping Individuals Achieve Greater Independence

Conductive Education®

Page 2: Creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Helping Individuals Achieve Greater Independence Conductive Education®

creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

March of Dimes Canada

Founded in 1951 to raise funds to eradicate the threat of Polio in Canada

MODC is an organization dedicated to creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

Runs three programs in Nova Scotia

Page 3: Creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Helping Individuals Achieve Greater Independence Conductive Education®

creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

What is Conductive Education®?

Merges education with rehabilitation

Holistic approach Works with individuals with

neurological disabilities Aim is to maximize

independence and potential Works with families to

provide education and support

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creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

Neuroplasticity and CE

Learning can produce structural changes in the brain

Anyone can learn Multiple parts of the brain

can be active in any one activity

Brain activity associated with a given function can move to a different location

Page 5: Creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Helping Individuals Achieve Greater Independence Conductive Education®

creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

Elements of Conductive Education

The conductor The group Aims Tasks series Rhythmical Intention Facilitation

Page 6: Creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities Helping Individuals Achieve Greater Independence Conductive Education®

creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

The Conductor

Views the individual person as a learner and helps them to build upon their present ability

Leads each session Helps you to develop and

achieve aims Helps to motivate and build

confidence in individuals Provides facilitation to ensure

success

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creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

Group Setting

Diagnosis and age specific

The group environment provides a variety of benefits to participants: social interaction group dynamics motivation healthy competition support opportunity to learn from

others.

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creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

Structure of Program

Moving in different positions• Lying• Sitting• Standing• Walking

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creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

Tasks and Task Series

Help to break down movement

Builds on current skill level

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creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

How and Where to Access Services

Complete our application which can be found online

Attend one hour consultation which will determine appropriate class, and allow you to discuss aims and any questions

Application online at http://www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/progr

ams/CE/Pages/ApplyNow.aspx

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creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

Adult Wellness RetreatSaturday, May 16th to Monday, May 18th

Includes• Adaptive Yoga• Music Therapy program• Adaptive Fitness Class• Cooking class• Art program• Campfire and boating

excursions (weather permitting)

• Life Skills and CE Consultations

Cost: $200 per person

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creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf9EHNRmrZY

Conductive Education on Global Maritimes

Conductive Education on Global TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VKT_wZ5UPA CE - Changing Little Lives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58Dt4RQfu4k

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creating a society inclusive of people with physical disabilities

Our Philosophy

“ If you don’t learn the way I teach

then I must teach the way you

learn.”