Early Movement Therapy

04/10/2025

Early Movement Therapy uses key principles of neuroplasticity in it's practice like regularity, salience and transference of skills to everyday life. Georgia's progress is a testament to how effective this method is.

09/08/2024

Witness Brooklyn's incredible journey with Early Movement Therapy!

From facing the challenge of sitting independently to confidently standing with support, her progress is a testament to the power of conductive education. We're overjoyed to share her inspiring story. ❤️

Ready to see your child thrive?
Call 021 1722880 for a free assessment and let's embark on this transformative journey together.

23/06/2024

👋 Hello lovely families who follow our work and use our service ❤️ We’re so grateful for your interest and replies to our recent post about intensive therapy pop-up locations! Unfortunately we did not receive enough interest to go ahead with a pop-up in a new city 😔 But no worries! We will advertise again on a later date 👍 Until then, your children can still come and try our intensive program in Auckland at Early Movement Therapy or Hamilton if you contact us 😊 Take care and we look forward to hearing or seeing you in the near future 🤗

25/04/2024

March hosted Rare Disorder Awareness Week, and New Zealand Woman's Weekly sat down with one of our little people, Brooklyn, and her family.

They discussed what a rare genetic condition can look like, how different life can be for both the affected person and their whanau, and more.

Ildi Dittrich and Early Movement Therapy got a mention too - it warms our heart to be recognised for the work we do, and we are extremely proud of being part of Team Brooklyn ❣️

31/12/2023

Here's to a wonderful 2024, full of love and possibilities ♥️✨⭐

15/12/2023

Good evening fam, can you believe Christmas is only 10 days away? 🎄

And speaking of Christmas, we recently got cozy - kinda like we would on Christmas day - and had a nice chat with our expert Conductive Educator Ildi. We asked her a whole lot of questions around Conductive Education, her 'why', and more!

Read the full interview here and let us know what you think in the comments:

1. Explain conductive education as if I was a 10 year old Conductive education is like a workout, and the Conductor is like a personal trainer who knows your strength and challenges. They help you set goals that you want to achieve in order to become the best version of yourself, and knows what moti...

01/12/2023

Conductive Education is a unique approach to special education that views individuals with motor disabilities as whole people, not just as collections of deficits.

This holistic approach recognizes the interconnectedness of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.

We offer a free assessment session to whomever is interested in trying out a Conductive Education session: https://www.earlymovementtherapy.com/booking-calendar/free-assessment

24/11/2023

Conductive Education isn't a new concept.
It's been around, in fact, for almost 100 years.

Professor András Pető was born on 11th September 1893 in Hungary, a son of a commercial father and a teacher mother.

Having studying medicine at the University in Vienna and working in various hospitals in Austria, Andras Peto became an experienced neurologist. A physician and educationalist who was interested in finding new ways to help children with motor disabilities.

His remarkable dedication and tenacity culminated in the development of this discipline in 1940, and laid the foundation to the ever growing work that we do today.

Read the full story of Conductive Education here:
https://www.earlymovementtherapy.com/post/a-brief-history-of-conductive-education

20/11/2023

Imagine a world where movement, something we often take for granted, becomes a challenge, a constant negotiation between the mind and the body.

This is the reality for individuals living with Cerebral Palsy (CP), an umbrella term encompassing a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture.

CP isn't just about limitations; it's also about resilience, adaptation, and the remarkable potential of the human spirit. It's about understanding that movement, in all its forms, is a fundamental aspect of human existence, shaping how we interact with the world around us.

Cerebral Palsy, an umbrella term encompassing a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture.