ABSTRACT
This chapter aims to indicate an interest in examples of the use of Conductive Education (CE) principles in other English special schools.CE, although claimed to be relevant to many types of motor disorder, is most commonly associated with the alleviation of the effects of cerebral palsy (c.p.) in children.CE has 'orthofunction' as its goal – a level of attainment at which children can respond appropriately to all the mental, social and biological demands made upon them at each developmental stage. As other disabling conditions have gradually reduced in incidence or have been virtually eradicated, c.p. has accounted for the largest proportion of physical disabilities in many English special schools. Children require an educational provision directed towards their specific needs. The Spastics Society's schools have been developed on that premise, although the generic special school is still the usual provision in England and Wales for children with c.p.
