Information is processed through receptors located in the inner ear, the utricle and saccule. Provides information regarding one\u2019s movement and body position in relation to gravity. The vestibular system contributes to balance, posture and the awareness of one\u2019s orientation in space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Behavioral response:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under responsive: require more intense vestibular\/movement input to produce a response, but do not necessarily actively seek out the input<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overresponsive: more sensitive to movement or positional changes, producing a more intense emotional or behavioral response<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seeker: actively seek out movement activities, such as swinging, climbing, running, jumping<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoidant: actively avoid activities that challenge movement or balance or require positional changes such as lying down; may avoid swings or other movement play structures at the park<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Swings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Scooter board<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Bikes or scooters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Navigating climbing structures<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Bounce house or trampoline<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Climbing up a ramp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For those more sensitive…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 provide increased support, holding at the torso or hips while navigating the environment\/obstacles provides increased stability<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 If possible, elevate swings only 1-2 inches off the ground for increased comfort. Gradually increase the height over time as comfort improves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Offer only activities with one type of movement at a time (e.g. swaying only back and forth, or side to side etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Pair activities with heavy work such as holding a rope or hula hoop while being pulled in a laundry basket or on a scooter board<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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