| Potential signs | Potential impact | Strategies to assist with learning |
|---|---|---|
| Seeking intense movement expereinces such as body whirling, jumping or spinning, crashing, being upside down and running | Difficulties concentrating and making academic progress | Riding bikes, trikes and horses |
| Some children can appear clumsy, with difficulty coordinating both sides of the body | Can delay speech, reading, writing and visual perception (as can all sensory processing difficulties) | Using outdoor play equipment |
| Move and sit cushions | ||
| Bouncing on a gym ball | ||
| Regular movement breaks such as running errands | ||
| Extra play times, gym trails, space hoppers, scooter boards and spinning dishes |
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