What is our Vestibular Sense?

The vestibular sense is our sense of balance. It allows us to stay upright, stable and to navigate our environment. 

What does under-sensitivity look like?

If you're undersensitive to it you might: 

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• likes climbing

• great balance

• never seems to get dizzy

• enjoys swings

• always on the move

• enjoys spinning

• loves fairground rides

What helps?

• heavy work activities 

• movement and movement breaks 

• exercises like yoga, climbing, dancing and trampolining

What does over-sensitivity look like?

If you're oversensitive to it you might: 

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• avoids swings, slides and climbing frames

• poor balance

• likes to stay still and on the ground

• avoids rough play

• afraid of heights, lifts, escalators

What helps?

• slowly introduce them to new activities

• allow them time to get used to a new activity

• guide and support them physically with new activities