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The following information and links are provided as a resource of information for persons interested in learning more about Conductive Education, cerebral palsy and related issues. The Hornsey Trust accepts no liability regarding the accuracy or use or misuse of this information and is not responsible for the content of any of the external websites linked on this list. If you feel that the content of these websites may be inappropriate, please advise our webmaster at webmaster@hornseytrust.org.uk.

Conductive Education

Conductive Education is a learning system designed to enable children and adults with a neurological condition to function more independently. It was originally developed in Hungary, but has been practiced in the UK by therapists and teachers alike for over 20 years now.

Conductive Education may be appropriate for children and adults who have a motor disorder (i.e. they have problems with movement as a result of damage to areas of the central nervous system resulting in cerebral palsy, hemiplegia following a stroke, Parkinsons disease, Muscular Sclerosis etc).

Please contact us for further details. The following websites may also be of interest to you:

The Peto Institute, Budapest - www.peto.hu/english/

National Institute for Conductive Education - www.conductive-education.org.uk

The Craighalbert Centre, Cumbernauld, Scotland - www.craighalbert.co.uk

Ingfield Manor School, Sussex - www.scope.org.uk

Rutland House School, Nottingham - www.scope.org.uk

PACE Centre, Aylesbury - www.pacecentre.co.uk

The Lee Sykes Centre, Sunderland - www.leesykes.com

National Centre for Early Intervention

Mencap is leading a feasibility study to set up a National Centre for Early Intervention for very young disabled children. Please visit
www.earlyintervention.org.uk and let us know your views.

Cerebral Palsy/Disability:

Cerebral Palsy is a non-progressive physical condition which interferes with messages between the brain and muscles resulting from an injury to the brain usually at birth or shortly after. It's effects include - awkward, slow or jerky movements, stiffness in the muscles and joints, muscle spasms, unwanted movements, difficulties in walking, sitting, balance, feeding, communication and perception.

Cerebral Palsy affects individuals in different ways and can vary in it's severity. To find out more please contact us.

The following websites may also be useful in gathering further information on cerebral palsy and other disabilities:

SCOPE - www.scope.org.uk

Dyspraxia Foundation - www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk

About Cerebral Palsy (Site with useful information about cerebral palsy and its associated problems.) - www.about-cerebral-palsy.org

Council for Disabled Children - www.ncb.org.uk

Disability Alliance - www.disabililtyalliance.org

Afasic (Speech & Language Impairment) - www.afasic.org.uk

British Institute for Brain Injured Children (BIBIC) - www.bibic.org.uk

British Epilepsy Association - www.epilepsy.org.uk

John Grooms Association for Disabled People - www.johngrooms.org.uk

Mencap - www.mencap.org.uk

Multiple Sclerosis Society - www.mssociety.org.uk

The Stroke Association - www.stroke.org.uk

Parkinsons Society - www.parkinsons.org.uk

Other Useful Organisations:

Carers National Association - www.carersuk.demon.co.uk

Contact a Family - www.cafamily.org.uk

Family Fund Trust - www.familyfundtrust.org.uk

National Childrens Bureau - www.ncb.org.uk

ACE (Advisory Centre for Education) - www.ace-ed.org.uk

ACE (Aids to communication in education) Oxford - www.ace-centre.org.uk

CENMAC (Communication Aids & Assessments) - www.cenmac.demon.co.uk

IPSEA (Independent Panel for Special Education Advice) provides advice on matters relating to statements, tribunals etc. - www.ipsea.org.uk

Network 81 - (Network 81 is a national network of parents of children with special educational needs who are working towards properly resourced inclusive education) - www.network81.co.uk

NASEN (National Association for Special Educational Needs) - www.nasen.org.uk

CSIE (Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education) - www.inclusion.uwe.ac.uk/csie/

Young Minds (A national childrens mental health charity, it offers information for young people and, parents and professionals.) - www.youngminds.org.uk

The National Society for Epilepsy (The largest UK medical charity for epilepsy. The NSE has a range of information services including a helpline, awareness training and self management programmes.) - www.epilepsynse.org.uk

Information and advice about medical claims and litigation - www.cerebral-palsy-solicitor.co.uk

The Hornsey Trust is not responsible for the content of any external internet sites.

To find out more about how Conductive Education can help your child, please email, telephone 020 8444 7242 or write to us for a copy of our prospectus or to arrange an informal visit.

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