conductive education

conductive education

‘ASK ME NOT WHAT I CAN DO FOR

CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY,

BUT ASK ME WHAT THEY CAN LEARN

TO DO FOR THEMSELVES’. A.PETO

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conductive education equipment

With over 25 years of experience of designing & manufacturing equipment for babies, • An active learning process that
children & young adults with special needs, Smirthwaite has developed a full range of aims to improve motor skills &
products specifically designed for Conductive Education. functions (and to integrate them)

A wide range of plinths, stools and ladders are suitable for a number of Conductive • Positive educational philosophy
Education approaches and can assist in tailoring each child’s programme. that leads to the development of
All of the wooden products are easy to clean and have anti-microbial properties that the individual’s personality
ensure surfaces are kept hygienic. With a wide array of handgrabs, handsticks, handrails,
mirrors, mats and other accessories available to buy online, Smirthwaite aim to unlock • Facilitates (rather than ‘cures’)
children’s full potential. the motor disadvantages with the
development of problem solving
To discover more visit our new Conductive Education website: skills
www.conductive-ed.org.uk
And to buy our products online visit our Smirthwaite webiste: • Focuses on the individual needs
www.smirthwaite.co.uk within a group environment

• Motivates to achieve goals and
progression at an individual’s
pace

• Creates a friendly environment
for ndividuals and their families
to meet with others to share their
stories

• Unlocks the full potential of
children and adults and prepares
them for the next stage in their lives

• Enables for more independent
and socially included living

plinths conductive education

plinth accessories

Folding plinth
Stacking plinth

Cut-out Plinth half Quick fix plinth
coverboards tray

Our highly popular Plinths can be used for individual or group Handstick Quick-fix Suction
work. For areas that are limited in space, our Folding Plinths are (single or set of 5) vertical and hand grabs
ideal for storage. Our Plinths are available in different heights and horizontal
lenghts and can feature one or two cut-outs. handrail

To meet your child’s needs you can customise your Plinth with
a variety of accessories. These are all aimed at supporting your
child’s therapy programme.

Our Plinth coverboard or Quick fix plinth tray can easily be placed
on to our Plinths to transform it into a table. Available in different
sizes and may be used with our Suction handrails and grabs.

Folding & Stacking Plinths technical data Raise blocks Quick fix plastic
mirror
all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated Large
Small 300mm x 250mm
Size 4 250mm x 200mm
1 23
1830
Length 1070 1500 1675 840
Width 665 745 840

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high & low ladder back chairs & ladders

High ladder back Low ladder back Floor stepping Wall ladder Walking ladder Ladder & Platform
chair chair ladder

2400mm x 500mm

Our High & Low Ladder Back Chairs help to Our range of Ladders can help with balance and coordination. Our Foldable Floor Stepping
improve concentration and engage your child and Wall Ladders promote independence and our Walking Ladders are designed to assist with
through a structured therapy programme. standing and walking. Our Ladders and Platforms are ideal for therapy environments and can
be used for sitting as well as standing and can be used with our Corner Chairs.

High Ladder Back chair technical data Wall Ladder technical data Ladder technical data

all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated

Size 123 Size 1 2 Size 1 2 3

Ladder height 900 1130 1355 Height 1200 1500 Height 900 1200 1500
Seat width Width 600 750 500
Seat depth 450 450 450 Rung spacing 75 100 Width 500 500 19
Seat height1 Rung diameter 22 25
375 400 425 Rung diameter 19 19

375 400 425

Low Ladder Back chair technical data Walking Ladder technical data

all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated

Size 1 2 3 Size 1 2 3 Platform technical data

all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated

Ladder height 600 750 900 Height 900 1500 Size 12 3

Seat width 300 350 370 1200 Width 400 400 400
Depth 250 300 350
Seat depth 250 290 340 Width 550 600 650

Seat height1 290 330 370 Rung diameter 19 22 25

1 Measured from floor to top of seat

conductive education

stools

Adj. Height Adj. Height Assessment Stool Adj. Height Round Wheely
Slatted Stool Box Stool (1x 50, 2x 75, Wheely Stool Stool
1x 100, 1 x 200mm)

Adj. Height Slatted Stool technical data

all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated

Height Height Our range of stools supports children in their daily tasks. Our popular Adjustable
Size Width Depth min max Height & Round Wheely Stools and new Saiza Therapy Stool enable therapists, carers
and parents to work comfortably on lower levels helping to prevent back injuries.
1 390 390 210 270
2 390 390 260 340
3 560 390 260 340
4 560 390 310 410

Adj. Height Box Stool technical data Saiza technical table

all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated

Height Height
Size Width Depth min max Gas strut type Standard High

1 360 290 180 270 Size 1 1
2 400 330 240 380 Seat width 440 440
Seat depth 400 400
Adj. Height Wheely Stool technical data Seat angle (˚) Horizontal to 15 Horizontal to 15 Saiza
Overall height min 540 605 Therapy Stool
all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated Overall height max 740 855
Footprint 640 640
Height Height Overall weight 10.5kg 11.5kg
Size Width Depth min max Max user weight 135kg 135kg

1 450 370 340 460

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footrests steps & bars

Independent Interlocking Interlocking Interlocking Interlocking Parallel bars
adjustable footrest footrest steps steps handrail
footrest
Shown in the
w 350 x d 270mm locked position

Our Independent Adjustable Footrest is height and angle adjustable, Our three Interlocking Steps come complete with a single handrail
can be used with a variety of chairs and is available in one size. and can be locked into position. All three steps have the same width
(625mm) and depth (370mm). The lower step is at a height of 125mm,
Our Interlocking Footrest is portable and can be used with a number the middle step at 250mm and the platform at 375mm.
of seating or therapy products and comes as a set of three. Available in
two sizes and can also be used as three single footrests. Our Parallel Bars are height and width adjustable and aim to improve
your child’s balance. They are extremely easy to use and adjust.

Interlocking Footrest technical data Parallel Bars technical data

all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated

Size 1 2 Size 1 2

Width 390 420 Length 2000 2660
Depth 340 300 Height min 360 500
Height min 50 75 Height max 540 820
Height max 140 230 Width min 380 500
Heights individually 50 - 63 - 75 75 - 88 - 100 Width max 600 730

therapy bolster conductive education

therapy bench

Therapy bolster Low end (single) High end (single) Therapy bench Adjustable Adjustable fem-
w 500 x h 450mm w 500 x h 700mm backrest with oral knee blocks
Colour range Colour range pelvic guides (pair)

Our adjustable Therapy Bolster has been specifically designed to Our popular height and angle adjustable Therapy Bench is designed
assist children who have mobility, neurological or balance difficulties. to assist in a wide range of children’s therapy programmes both at
home and school.
Our Therapy Bolster is extremely versatile and can be used just as a
roll or built up to have a combination of High ends or Low ends. Simply Our Adjustable femoral knee blocks, Adjustable backrest and Pelvic
choose the size of your Therapy Bolster and then, if needed, choose guides give extra support to the children when seated. This allows
from 2 sizes of ends. them to focus on developing other skills whilst feeling secure.

Therapy Bolster technical data Therapy Bench technical data

all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated all dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated

Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 Size 12345678

Width 600 1200 600 1200 600 1200 Width 610 610 820 820 820 820 680 800
Depth 250 300 300 380 325 380 280 360
Height min 300 300 325 325 350 350 Height min 195 195 280 280 405 405 170 270
Height max 295 295 455 455 705 705 270 400
Height max 475 475 500 500 525 525

Diameter 200 200 250 250 300 300

our popular chairs

juni heathfield zoomi

Juni is our vibrant and dynamic chair for Heathfield is the perfect chair for children Zoomi is an innovative and unique seating
children who require minimal levels of from 2 years old to young adults who system which has been designed to grow
postural support when seated. It is ideal require minimal levels of postural support with your child. There is only one size
for nursery, school and home for children when seated. It fits well into nursery, of Zoomi and it covers an extensive age
from 18 months old. Our Juni chair is easily school and home environments. To meet range, from 4 months all the way up to
adjustable. The seat height and depth as the specific needs of your child you can young adults. You can choose Standard
well as armrest height can all be adjusted. modify the chair with various accessories. Zoomi chair or Zoomi+ chair which is
accompanied by a wide range of accessories.

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