The vestibular system, our sense of balance and movement, is so much more than just helping kids stay upright. It’s one of the earliest systems to develop and one of the most essential for a child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. Understanding and supporting this system through movement and play can make a huge difference […]
The Hearing Journal recently published research on screening for vestibular dysfunction in children with hearing impairment. Children with hearing impairment frequently experience vestibular dysfunction but it may go unreported. Research on Vestibular Dysfunction in Children with Hearing Impairment Research indicates that children with hearing impairment may have vestibular loss as well. This may be indicated […]
An interesting discovery by researchers with be published in Neuroscience regarding the hair cells of the inner ear. Using a high voltage electron microscope, the researchers determined that the rootlets of the hair cells continue through the cell to the striated organelle which is believed to be responsible for the cell’s stability. With the striated […]
Here is an interesting open access research article on the postural control of children in standing. Using a force plate and a visual focus, the researchers examined the changes in postural control in 7-11 year olds and adults. The results indicated that postural stability improved linearly from 7-10 years old, stabilized somewhat at 10-11 years […]
Check out this news story about an 8 year old boy who invented the “Twistified Swing”. Seems like a simple way to adapt swing sets at home for vestibular sensory seekers. news sto