What is Vestibular Sense?

To help your child Billy develop his balance, coordination, and spatial awareness, try incorporating these activities:

1. Balance activities: Have Billy practice standing on one foot, walking on a balance beam, or hopping on one foot to enhance his balance and stability.
2. Movement activities: Engage Billy in activities that involve movement, like jumping jacks, dancing, or playing catch, to stimulate his vestibular sense.
3. Sensory play: Let Billy explore different sensory experiences such as swinging, spinning, or bouncing on a therapy ball to provide input to his vestibular system.
4. Hand-eye coordination: Play games that require hand-eye coordination, like throwing and catching a ball, to help Billy integrate his vestibular and visual senses.
5. Imagination play: Encourage Billy to engage in imaginative play, such as pretending to be an astronaut, to develop spatial awareness and understand his position in space.
6. Relaxation exercises: Teach Billy relaxation techniques like deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation to help him cope with dizziness or disorientation caused by vestibular disorders.

By incorporating these activities, you can support Billy’s vestibular sense development, improve his sensory integration, and enhance his motor skills.