MAES Therapy

As an Occupational Therapist based in South Africa, I attended the 4-week MAES therapy course in 2021, in which I learnt an entirely different way of understanding children with cerebral palsy and how to improve their brain skills. I have found MAES therapy to be an incredibly helpful and impactful therapy approach which I am so grateful to understand. Thank-you to JP and the team for all your hard work. I would highly recommend this course to any therapist working with children with cerebral palsy.
Dec 10th, 2022

Jean- Pierre Maes has a novel and very intelligent approach to harnessing neuroplasticity in the rehabilitation of children with brain-related movement disorders. In a field where there seems to be a strong push for accommodation of disabilities instead of remediating them, he gives us hope that the developing brain can adapt and learn when given the stimulus it needs.
Dec 10th, 2022

MAES, Movement Analysis and Education Strategies, Therapy model is a pioneering, specific treatment approach for children with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological conditions. The model looks at the child with a lesion in the brain from the perspective of the child`s brain. The understanding is that due to the lesion, the child will have an atypical brain that lacks certain skills (X) essential in development of problem-solving and execution of tasks, while over-relaying on available skills (Y), thus resulting in atypical expressions and development. The aim in MAES Therapy is to intervene in the course of the child`s development, by encouraging the development of a variety of brain-skills, (strengthening X) and limiting the use of dominant skills (Y) that inhibits further progression. It`s an holistic approach with long term perspective - acknowledging that what we do today will impact the future to come. A challanging, but rewarding approach that meets each child in the unique way! Thank you for the refresher at the MAES Foundation Course in Cape Town! Keep up the good work!
Dec 9th, 2022

I had the opportunity to join online during Part 1, MAES Course South Africa 2021. It was so great to be back. I wish I could have attended more. MAES has been phenomenal for me and for my therapy. And I keep thinking of Jean-Pierre when I treat patients and think what he would say and do. MAES has been so ingrained in my brain, it is impossible to not think differently. And I love it!
Apr 18th, 2022

(Translated by Google) After a long time of hesitation, I did the Foundation course of MAES Therapy last summer I'm so glad I finally did! What an inspiring course that really gives a new perspective on children with CP and similar neuromotor disorders. This was the new wind I needed to get back to work motivated It's a lot of new information but it all makes sense and leads to a lot of 'aha' moments. The nice thing about this course is that it not only focuses on the motor, but also goes deeper into a child's behavior and how this relates to the motor. Furthermore, it also goes deeper into play and toys, how you use this with these children and what kind of toys have the best effect because yes, play / toys are important but only if you use it in the right way another such ' aha' moment. In short, a super interesting, holistic course that helps you to better analyze a child and therefore treat it better! Highly recommended for every kin who is looking for something innovative that differs from the traditional (Original) Ik heb, na lang twijfelen, de Foundation course van MAES Therapy gedaan afgelopen zomer Ik ben zo blij dat ik het uiteindelijk gedaan heb! Wat een inspirerende cursus die echt een nieuwe kijk geeft op kinderen met CP en gelijkaardige neuromotorische aandoeningen. Dit was de nieuwe wind die ik nodig had om terug gemotiveerd aan de slag te kunnen gaan Het is veel nieuwe informatie maar het is allemaal heel logisch en leidt tot heel veel aha-momenten. Het leuke aan deze cursus is ook dat het niet alleen focust op het motorische maar ook dieper ingaat op het gedrag van een kind en hoe dit in relatie staat tot het motorische. Verder gaat het ook dieper in op spel en speelgoed, hoe je dit gebruikt bij deze kinderen en wat voor soort speelgoed het beste effect want ja, spel/speelgoed is belangrijk maar enkel als je het op de juiste manier gebruikt nog zon aha-moment. Kortom, een super interessante, holistische cursus die je helpt een kind beter te kunnen analyseren en dus ook beter behandelen! Een aanrader voor elke kin die opzoek is naar iets vernieuwend dat wat afwijkt van het traditionele
Sep 23rd, 2021