One organisation says there's more to education for the disabled than choosing between mainstream or special schools. Catherine Gaunt looks at conductive education
When the Audit Commission published its report on special educational needs in June this year, it called for a high-level Government review and a national debate to instigate reform. One radical proposal came from a well-known charitable organisation, the Foundation for Conductive Education, which runs services for children and adults who have motor disorders such as cerebral palsy, dyspraxia and multiple sclerosis.
The Foundation would like to see a 'comprehensive habilitation service' to which families can turn for advice, guidance and practical help in overcoming the short- or long-term consequences of a disability. This would be along the lines of the service the Foundation provides in Birmingham at the associated National Institute of Conductive Education.
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