Conductive education: appraising the evidence

Tuersley‐Dixon, Louise; Frederickson, Norah

doi:10.1080/02667363.2010.521309

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“…Figure describes the GRADE system and the Evidence Alert System and their relationship to each other. Table shows the included studies, best evidence levels grades and traffic light classification …”

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A systematic review of interventions for children with cerebral palsy: state of the evidence

Novak

McIntyre

Morgan

et al. 2013

Develop Med Child Neuro

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Aim The aim of this study was to describe systematically the best available intervention evidence for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method This study was a systematic review of systematic reviews. The following databases were searched: CINAHL, Cochrane Library, DARE, EMBASE, Google Scholar MEDLINE, OTSeeker, PEDro, PsycBITE, PsycINFO, and speechBITE. Two independent reviewers determined whether studies met the inclusion criteria. These were that (1) the study was a systematic review or the next best available; (2) it was a medical/allied health intervention; and (3) that more than 25% of participants were children with CP. Interventions were coded using the Oxford Levels of Evidence; GRADE; Evidence Alert Traffic Light; and the International Classification of Function, Disability and Health. Results Overall, 166 articles met the inclusion criteria (74% systematic reviews) across 64 discrete interventions seeking 131 outcomes. Of the outcomes assessed, 16% (21 out of 131) were graded ‘do it’ (green go); 58% (76 out of 131) ‘probably do it’ (yellow measure); 20% (26 out of 131) ‘probably do not do it’ (yellow measure); and 6% (8 out of 131) ‘do not do it’ (red stop). Green interventions included anticonvulsants, bimanual training, botulinum toxin, bisphosphonates, casting, constraint‐induced movement therapy, context‐focused therapy, diazepam, fitness training, goal‐directed training, hip surveillance, home programmes, occupational therapy after botulinum toxin, pressure care, and selective dorsal rhizotomy. Most (70%) evidence for intervention was lower level (yellow) while 6% was ineffective (red). Interpretation Evidence supports 15 green light interventions. All yellow light interventions should be accompanied by a sensitive outcome measure to monitor progress and red light interventions should be discontinued since alternatives exist.

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A systematic review of interventions for children with cerebral palsy: state of the evidence

Novak

McIntyre

Morgan

et al. 2013

Develop Med Child Neuro

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“…There are various types of groups provided such as Parent and Child Groups, Kindy/Pre-school Classes, Riding and Swimming, Specialised Groups and Individual Sessions (Conductive Education Canterbury, 2020;Conductive Education Wellington Trust, 2020; NZ foundation for Conductive Education, 2020). The CE programme has many benefits such as strengthening gross and fine motor skills, improving emotional, social, cognitive and communication areas, and also increasing motivation, confidence and wellbeing (Tuersley-Dixon & Frederickson, 2010).…”

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What music therapy methods and techniques are likely to be the most appropriate for children working within a Conductive Education programme, and why?

Li¹

2021

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AbstractThe purpose of this research project is to explore the information available about the use of music therapy methods and techniques when working with children (0-6) who have physical disabilities, particularly in a Conductive Education setting. This is qualitative exploratory theoretical research. The data analysis strategy used is triangulation, which involves three sources of data. Thematic analysis of data was of nine pieces of literature, eight video transcriptions, and three meeting notes and three clinical supervision notes. From the analysis, four core themes were generated: 1) familiar songs, 2) following children, 3) repeated musical structure, 4) and musical cueing. Within the core themes, two music therapy methods, improvisation and re-creation, and many music therapy techniques overlap and interweave. Findings show a development of theory for this population that music therapists can naturally use improvisation and re-creative music therapy methods. They can use familiar songs, designing structured and repeated interactions in the music activities, following children in the moment to respond to them musically, and using musical elements to provide cueing and support. The four core themes identified in this research indicate the areas which can help children to participate in activities and improve their motor skills.

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“…() evaluated the effect of “conductive education” combined with inclusive education on social functioning of autistic children. Conductive education is an integrative intervention, originally developed in the 1940s by Hungarian physician András Peto, for children with neuro‐motor disabilities like cerebral palsy (Tuersley‐Dixon & Frederickson, ), incorporating forms of speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy to enable students to function in the world with as little special accommodation as possible. In the study, a total of 120 children with autism were randomly divided into two groups (60 people in each group).…”

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Addressing Autism Spectrum Disorders in China

Wang

Cao

Boyland

2019

New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development

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English language readers rarely get glimpses of the state of autism research in China. Given the seriousness of autism, the population of China, and the potential for theoretically interesting cross‐cultural insights, we provide a broad survey of research carried out in China on childhood autism. Four themes are considered: etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and education. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) appears to be a product of epigenetic interactions between genetic and environmental factors; recent Chinese research on etiology reflects this. Current diagnostic procedures in China involve clinical screening and examinations, while research proceeds on brain‐imaging techniques for diagnosis. Research on treatment has introduced a comprehensive and moderately effective approach that includes education and training, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. In the realm of education, however, many problems remain, requiring joint efforts of the government and of other societal actors. Finally, there are opportunities for indigenous Chinese concepts and innovations to contribute to the study of ASD.

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Conductive education: appraising the evidence

Cited by 8 publications

References 17 publications

A systematic review of interventions for children with cerebral palsy: state of the evidence

A systematic review of interventions for children with cerebral palsy: state of the evidence

What music therapy methods and techniques are likely to be the most appropriate for children working within a Conductive Education programme, and why?

Addressing Autism Spectrum Disorders in China

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