"Making Miracles for Children" Adam Makk, a "Conductor" with Hungary's Peto Institute, a worldwide leader in Conductive Education, works with 6 year old Jenny Gordon, who has a rare chromosome disorder, which restricts her muscle control, sometimes causing seizures. Conductive Education is an innovative method for treating physically handicapped children. Before she began to work with Mr. Makk, Jenny couldn't walk on her own. She is learning to walk with canes, but the process requires intense concentration, sometimes leading to frustration.

© 1995 Susan B. Markisz/The Riverdale Press

"Nicole Takes a Step" Elation shows on the face of Nicole Khalili, 6 who took a few steps towards a ladder despite her cerebral palsy, as her mother, Nora, looks on. Nicole's mother was told that her daughter would never sit up or use her hands or legs. Nicole is taking part in a program called Conductive Education, which is a method to teach handicapped children to realize their potential and to overcome some of their physical limitations by motivating their minds to teach their bodies to strive for self sufficiency.

© 1995 Susan B. Markisz

"Joey Gets Help" Adam Makk, a "conductor" helps to massage 10 year old Joey Stuhlberg's stiff limbs in a Conductive Education Class. Joey has Cerebral Palsy and is unable to walk.

© 1995 Susan B. Markisz

"Snacktime" During a Conductive Education session, Athena, who has cerebral palsy, takes a much needed break.

© 1995 Susan B. Markisz