Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation reports that conductive education improved hand functions during activities of daily living in children with cerebral palsy although there was no effect on elementary hand functions. 

Reference:  Blank, R. MD, von Kries, R. MD, Heese, S. MD, vonVoss, H. MD. (2008) Conductive Education for Children With Cerebral Palsy: Effects on Hand Motor Functions Relevant to Activities of Daily Living.  Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaiton 89(2): 251-259.

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