Dr. Roberta O’Shea, PhD, DPT – 2nd American to receive Honorary Conductor Award!

Our very own Dr. Roberta O’Shea, PhD, DPT was presented the 2020 Honorary Conductor Award by the Andras Peto Faculty of Semmelweis University, and the International Peto Association for her outstanding contribution to the field of Conductive Education. Dr. O’Shea is the second American to receive this award in 30 years. Congratulations to our dear friend “Robbie” on this well-deserved honor – we are all so proud and grateful for you!

Robbie is a founding Board Member of the Center and for the past 20 years has dedicated her career to education and improving the lives of underserved children and young adults with physical disabilities. She was instrumental in helping the Center design a successful transdisciplinary team of Conductive Education Teachers, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists who work seamlessly in delivering a quality Conductive Education Program. Robbie has also written over 15 publications on Conductive Education and participated in 8 CE-related research studies.

Bravo Dr. O’Shea! Our heartfelt thanks for giving so much of your time and talent to ensure children with disabilities grow up healthy and able to reach their full potential, regardless of their income or insurance status.