Our vestibular system is located in our inner ear. It responds to movement and gravity and contributes to the development of our balance, posture control and muscle tone.
Vestibular sense is crucial for a Child’s development and enables them to work rest an play. If it is working well the Vestibular system allows children to feel secure and confident in their bodies and this means they can move, learn and rest.
If this system is not working well it can lead to difficulties in attention, organization of behavior, communication and over or under stimulation.
3 Activities to promote our vestibular system
1. Swimming – This is a great activity to do as a family no matter the age spread of your children. Suspending our bodies in water allows our balance, muscles tone and posture to develop And our vestibular system to be explored. Have your child, float, rotate and glide through the water to establish a control over our balance.
2. Play Grounds – Playing on almost any playground will allow your child to swing, spin or slide. All of these activities promote straight and circular movement pathways to develop. Allow your child to regulate the amount of rotation the put them selves into so they don’t get too dizzy and sick.
3. Spinning – you can spin your child round, cartwheel, spinning in an office chair or dancing are great activities for vestibular system regulation and can be done anywhere.
This will not work over night but if this is added into your child’s movement diet over the course of the week their vestibular system will develop and regulate and this should have a positive impact on concentration, behaviour, focus and mood of your child.
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