Whilst Australia has one of the lowest rates of Cerebral Palsy around the globe (approximately 1 in 700 children being affected), there are still significant numbers of children that suffer from this condition that occurs either as a result of injury or through developmental issues very early in the life of the child. There is no cure for Cerebral Palsy, which most often affects muscle control, motor skills and oral motor function, but there are strategies and therapies that can be successfully utilised to help sufferers lead fulfilling and rewarding lives.
At Future Footprints, our mission is to help to improve the lives of children (and their carers) suffering with Cerebral Palsy in Adelaide, as well as other similar conditions sch as Dyspraxia, Autism and ABI that can have profound effects on the quality of life experienced by sufferers.
Our organisation provides a holistic approach, with a wide range of therapies that are tailored to each individuals’ specific needs and disabilities, taking into consideration such factors as the degree of motor skills, cognitive and communication abilities as well as the personality of our patients.
However, a strong focus of our work is Conductive Education (CE), a method of learning that combines medical knowledge plus educational techniques that encourage children to specifically and consciously perform actions that other children learn naturally through life experiences and normal development. CE when used as Cerebral Palsy therapy here in Adelaide, improves all aspects of functionality – physical, communications, cognitive ability and social interactions, all enhancing and enriching the quality of life.
Alongside CE, we also provide Developmental Education, a practical approach that addresses function, independence and social interactions in conjunction with Occupational Therapy and Hydrotherapy, all designed to improve skills that many of us take for granted.
Our team of dedicated and experienced educators, therapists and conductors put great value in the environment in which they perform their roles and believe that fun is the key to achieving the levels of hard work that is required for progress to be made, and children enjoy the bright, interesting surroundings in which they and their parents or care givers can undertake sensory therapy and play therapy at our Adelaide centre.
Our role is not limited to Cerebral Palsy support services in Adelaide, we can provide support and treatment for many conditions, and if you are in need of child autism support in Adelaide or are looking for ADHD specialists in Adelaide, Future Footprints are at hand to help you. Our comprehensive range of therapies and treatments have lessened the burden for many sufferers as well as their parents and care givers, and we are happy to help with advice for strategies and techniques that can be used at home.
Living with disabilities can often lead to a sense of isolation but our Cerebral Palsy alliance in Adelaide can bring you a perspective from which common experiences can be shared and learned from bringing a greater understanding of how to achieve an improved quality of life.
Reach out to us here at Future Footprints today.
