5-day course comprising theoretical lectures and practical demonstrations, recommended for physiotherapists, educators specialising in early development, nurses, teachers, integration teachers, therapists and special education teachers from Hungary and abroad.
Dates: 22 – 26 March 2010; 8 – 12 November 2010.
Day 1: Theoretical presentations. The properties of conductive education at different ages (infancy, pre-school, primary school, adults). The importance of early CE and its role in prevention. The characteristics of the particular age groups and symptom complexes. The importance of screening and detection. The connection between the family and CE in the early phase of life. The shaping of the conductive programme at a given age. The duties of conductive kindergarten groups. The position of school age children in the CE system. Opportunities to develop abilities and skills in the lower classes of primary school. Opportunities to improve learning disorders. Adults in the CE system. Habilitation versus rehabilitation. Factors, goals and developmental levels determining the composition of the programmes. Social integration, the role of social factors influencing the quality of life. Analysis of the learning process, survey of cases, observation of sessions. Methods of psychological assistance.
Days 2-5: Observation of practise and consultation in groups of the Institute.
Target group:
- Physiotherapists
- Educators specialising in early development
- Nurses
- Teachers from Hungary and abroad
- Integration teachers
- Therapists
- Special education teachers
Dates: 22–26 March 2010; 8–12 November 2010
Participation fee: EUR 500.- (No accommodation or meals included.)
Participation fee for Hungarian participants: HUF 50.000.
Deposit: EUR 100 (For Hungarians HUF 10.000) to be paid parallel with application. If participation is cancelled after 16 March 2010 or 2 November 2010 respectively, the deposit will not be refunded. If the course does not take place due to the insufficient number of applications, the deposit will be reimbursed by the Pető Institute.
Closing date for applications: 5 March 2010 and 15 October 2010 respectively.
The courses will take place on the condition that at least 10 applications are received.
Special dates and prices may be agreed if a particular organisation or institution has the intention to send a sufficient number of participants (at least 10).
Language: English.
For further information and to apply please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Gabriella Földiné Németh at +36 1 2241518.
