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THE VESTIBULAR SYSTEM FOUR PLACES FOR INTERVENTION

The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, gives us information about how our head is oriented in space and is essential for balance. The vestibular system is closely linked to the visual system and postural control. Some children experience challenges related to the development of this system, and it may reflect in their poor balance, frequent movement-seeking behaviors, or reluctance to participate in activities that involve positional changes. Input to the vestibular system is often organized, and the effects of stimulation can last for up to eight hours!

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THE VESTIBULAR SYSTEM FOUR PLACES FOR INTERVENTION

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  1. THEVESTIBULAR SYSTEM:FOUR PLACESFOR INTERVENTION www.kiokocenter.com

  2. Occupationaltherapistsprovide interventionsthatdevelopthevestibular systemThevestibularsystem,locatedinthe inner ear,givesusinformationabouthowour headisorientedinspaceandisessentialfor balance.Thevestibularsystemisclosely linkedtothevisualsystemandpostural control.Somechildrenexperience challengesrelatedtothe development of thissystem,anditmayreflectintheirpoor balance,frequentmovement-seeking behaviors,orreluctancetoparticipatein activitiesthatinvolvepositionalchanges. Inputtothevestibularsystemisoften organized,andtheeffectsofstimulationcan lastforuptoeighthours!

  3. Occupational therapistsprovide interventionsthat developthevestibular systemtohelp childrenfully participatein movementactivities, whetherthey:

  4. Seekvestibularinput-Thesechildrenlove to spin, swing, andbeonthemove. Haveposturalcontrolchallenges-Postural challengesareindicatedbyfrequent leaning,fallingoutofachair,orachild restingtheirbodyonatablesurface.Are over-responsivetovestibularinput- Childreninthiscategorymaybefearfulof swinging,getcarsick,anddislikeclimbing stairs. Haveperceptualchallenges-Childrenwho oftenappearuncoordinatedorhave troubletimingthemovementoftheirbody tomusic(suchasduringcircle-time songs)mayfallintothiscategory.

  5. Sincethereareavarietyofdysfunctionspossiblewithinthevestibularsystem,itisbestto getanoccupationaltherapyevaluationwhen thereareconcerns.Thissystemcanbeeasily overloadedforover-responsive children, resultinginnauseaforaprolongedperiod. OccupationalTherapyTreatmentforchildren providesservicesandideasforcarryoverin varioussettingssothatchildrencanbeexposed toactivitiesbothinandoutsideoftheschoolor clinicsetting.

  6. ThePlayground Playgroundshavebuilt-instructures that areperfectforgettingvestibularinput. Slidesprovideanopportunityforchildrento bothclimbanddescendinasmooth movement.Manyplayareashavevarious swingchoices,givingchildrenachanceto sitorlaydown(asinatireswing).Both spinningforashortamountoftimeand pushingbackandforthcanprovide organizinginput.Monkeybarsworkwellfor bothclimbingandhangingupside-down- animpactfulwaytochangethepositionof thehead.

  7. AtHome Areyouthinkingitmaybechallengingto carryovervestibularworkathome?Trythis! Allowyourchildtositonthecouchandthen hangtheir upper bodyupside-downoffofit. Ithasthesameimpactashangingoffof monkeybarsandmayevenbemore accessibletolittleoneswhoarenotfondof heights.Ifyouhaveanofficechairon wheels,letyourchildexplorespinningonit. Besuretoallowthemtoturnthemselvesso thattheyremainin control.

  8. Outside Childrennaturallyworkondevelopingtheir vestibularsysteminoutdoorspaces.Climbingup rocksorhills,log-rollingdownagrassyhill,or practicingsomersaultsorcartwheelscanallbe donewithoutspecialequipment.Jump-roping, ridingabicycle,androckingonaporchswing,are alsoorganizingactivitieschildrencandooutside. TheGymorOTClinic OT clinics have special tools that can target a child's specific vestibular system needs and build skills in other identified areas of need at the same time. In these spaces, you'll often find climbing equipment, scooter boards, balance beams, a variety of different swings, spinning boards, and more. 

  9. ContactUs Website www.kiokocenter.com PhoneNumber 978-681-6605 Email kioko@kiokocenter.com Address KiokoCenter 820TurnpikeSt #104,NorthAndover,MA01845

  10. THANK YOU

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