How Does Conductive Ed Work?
Conductive Education is founded on the premise of neural plasticity: despite significant damage, the brain is capable of creating new pathways with intensive, focused and motivating practice.
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Movement, speech, cognition, and self-initiation skills are developed in tandem with functional movement. People with motor disorders develop and learn in the same way as children and adults who are typically developing. However, what most people learn through assimilation, the person with Cerebral Palsy (CP) or a stroke must be taught overtly as a skill.
Our talented staff of Conductive Education Teachers, Physical and Occupational Therapists work together to provide a comprehensive program. The therapeutic team promotes confidence and motivation so the participant achieves self-care and mobility skills to the best of their ability.
AIMS OF CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION
- To teach functional skills with an attitude of self–help and motivation, while enjoying the process along the way.
- To actively involve the person with a physical disability in his/her own motor learning. Conductive Education encourages each person to take responsibility for his/her own movement. This allows improved active participation in home, school, employment and other social environments.
- To set and achieve individual goals which maximize functional independence.
- To maintain positive communications with parents/caregivers to better benefit overall development and incorporate learned skills into everyday life situations.
- To improve postural control and transitional movements in order to enhance functional independence.
- To prevent secondary complications including pain and the negative impact from limited activity.
- To elicit as much active, quality movement as possible while promoting skeletal development and overall health.
Our Mission
The mission of the Center for Independence is to help children and young adults with disabilities achieve their highest level of independence in the home, school, community and workforce. Our therapy programs help children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) develop life skills, motor-function and an "I Can!" attitude.
Committed to breaking down barriers to employment, the Center also provides job training and placement for young adults with developmental disabilities through our innovative program Working Together Chicago.
The Center is an IL 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
EIN: 36-4259162
Our Vision: That children and young adults with disabilities have the opportunity to be fully participating members of the community.
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Center Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Program times vary — check calendar.
Quick Contact
Center Locations
CFI Main Center
100 W. Plainfield Rd.,
Countryside, IL 60525
The Hope Collective
23153 W Miller Rd.,
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Brighton Park
2701 W. 36th Pl.
Chicago, IL 60632