Adolescent (14-18 years old)

This  group  is  designed  to  meet  the  needs  of  school  aged  children  and  adults  all  over  the  year.  During  the  few  week  interval  they  focus  on  improving  their  movement  skills  as  well  as  everyday  life  skills  what  they  can  build  into  their  daily  routine  at  home  in  the  most  independent  way. Adolescents have unique needs and goals, so it’s important to tailor the program to their specific requirements while addressing physical, cognitive, and social aspects of their development.
Here’s an outline for such a program:

Week 1: Assessment and Orientation

1. Initial Assessment: Begin with a comprehensive assessment of each adolescent’s abilities, including motor skills, communication, cognitive development, and social interaction. Assessments should be adapted to their age and developmental stage.
2. Orientation: Familiarize the adolescents with the conductive education setting, instructors, and daily routines. Create a supportive and encouraging environment to make them feel comfortable.
3. Setting Individual Goals: Collaborate with the adolescents and their families to establish specific and achievable goals for each adolescent’s development during the program.
4. Individualized Plans: Based on the assessments and goals, create individualized development plans for each adolescent. These plans should outline specific activities and strategies tailored to address their unique needs.

Week 2-3: Intensive Conductive Education

1. Daily Sessions: Implement daily sessions that are engaging, age-appropriate, and intensive. Each session should include a variety of activities designed to promote mobility, fine motor skills, communication, and social interaction.
2. Mobility and Motor Skills: Focus on activities that encourage mobility, balance, coordination, strength, and fine motor skills development. Activities may include exercises, walking, using adaptive equipment, and functional tasks.
3. Communication Skills: Incorporate speech and communication exercises into daily routines. Encourage both verbal and non-verbal communication, and work on improving articulation, vocabulary, and social communication.
4. Social Interaction: Promote social interaction through group activities, interactive games, and shared experiences. Teach and reinforce essential social skills for adolescents, such as effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
5. Life Skills: Depending on the adolescents’ abilities and goals, introduce life skills training, such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and independent living skills.

Week 4: Progress Evaluation and Transition Planning

1. Mid-Program Assessment: Conduct a mid-program assessment to track each adolescent’s progress. Adjust individualized plans as needed to address evolving needs.
2. Transition Planning: Collaborate with the adolescents, their families, and future educators or transition specialists to create a transition plan for the period after the program. Ensure that the adolescents are prepared for their next steps, whether that involves further education, vocational training, or independent living.
3. Celebration and Feedback: Celebrate the adolescents’ achievements during the program. Share feedback and recommendations with them and their families, highlighting areas of progress and areas that may need ongoing attention.
4. Resource Sharing: Provide resources, materials, and strategies to support the adolescents’ ongoing development and transition to the next phase of their lives.

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The  patients  are  required  to  set  up  appropriate  goals  what  they  want  to  work  on  throughout  the  weeks  and  the  conductor  team  helps  them  to  achieve  a  higher  level  of  physical  learning.  Patients  work  within  a  group setting  where  they  can  encourage,  motivate each other and improve their social skills as well. 

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