Padovan therapy

Padovan therapy is a holistic form of therapy aimed at children and young adults with disabilities. It is based on the assumption that every person has an individual movement pattern that can be disrupted by certain factors, such as a disability. The therapy was developed by the Italian speech therapist Beatriz Padovan and combines elements from psychomotor therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and kinesiology.

The aim of Padovan therapy is to restore individual movement patterns and thus improve the body's ability to function. It is assumed that movement forms the basis for speech and mental performance. Special exercises and movement sequences are therefore designed to promote not only physical functions, but also speech and mental abilities.

Padovan therapy works with various techniques to restore the body's movement patterns. These include reflex integration, kinesiology, manual therapy and the use of music and rhythm. Reflex integration is based on the assumption that reflexes in the body play an important role in movement and coordination and therefore also in mental and linguistic development. Targeted exercises are used to activate these reflexes and thus restore the movement pattern.

Padovan therapy can be used for various disabilities, such as developmental disorders, physical impairments, speech and language disorders or learning disorders. The therapy can also be useful for neurological disorders such as Down syndrome. The form of therapy is not only focused on the person affected, but also includes the social environment.

Overall, Padovan therapy is a holistic form of therapy that is geared towards the individual needs of the person affected. Targeted exercises are used to improve physical functions, speech and mental abilities and thus achieve a higher quality of life.