Sensory Processing Handbook – vestibular hyposensitive
Potential signs | Potential impact | Strategies to assist with learning |
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Seeking intense movement experiences, for example body whirling, jumping or spinning, crashing, being upside down and running | Difficulties concentrating | Allow movement breaks to fulfil the need for movement, that the CYP is expected to participate well in activities. |
Struggling to sit still. | May disturb others in the classroom | Movement breaks should include proprioceptive activities. |
Sit on air cushion or gym ball. | ||
Allow CYP to stand in the back of the classroom if able to concentrate and not disturb others. |