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ROTARY VESTIBULAR SENSORY ACTIVITIES

The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, sends signals to the brain about the position and movement of the head. It becomes active whenever the head tilts, turns upside down, spins, or moves quickly or slowly—for example, when running, swinging, or sliding.

Today we are focusing on rotary vestibular input -
Spinning around and turning the head (and fluid in the inner ear). This type of input is generally alerting and stimulating, helping with balance, muscle tone, and body awareness. It differs from linear input (discussed recently) and can be either organizing or disorganising depending on the individual’s sensory needs; excessive or intense input can lead to overstimulation, while some children with sensory processing challenges may be hyporesponsive and seek this input. Combining vestibular and proprioceptive input can be regulating.

Vestibular rotary activities can vary with an individual rolling (forward, backward, log), turning (like a spinning top), orbital (like a merry-go-round) on an axis and upside down/inversion (like a cartwheel). It can vary in intensity, stop/start jerky movements and duration. The vestibular system is very powerful and input should be closely supervised, especially for sensory seekers who may not know their own limits.

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY!

What can inclusion look like?
•giving processing time instead of repeating or rushing
•offering choices in how to participate (talking, pointing, showing, opting out)
• adjusting the environment (noise, lighting, seating) to help regulation
• accepting and understanding any communication
• following a child’s interests
• checking in about what matters to them
• providing opportunities for sensory input, movement, breaks, and different energy levels
• being flexible
• describing what you see without judgment
• prioritising connection over compliance

What does inclusion look like for you?

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