Vestibular activities kids

Whether you’ve got a sensory seeking, sensory avoidant, and/or sensory processing disorder kid, vestibular activities can be a powerful tool for calming and sensory regulation. Learn 45+ DIY vestibular exercises to try with your child indoors, and how to address the vestibular system through a sensory diet. Great for gross motor skills and occupational therapy ideas for at home, school, or the clinic.

Looking for sensory integration activities for autism to develop your child's motor skills? Check out our collection of fun vestibular system exercises!

Whether you’ve got a sensory seeking or sensory avoidant kid, vestibular activities can be a powerful tool to help bring sensory regulation and calm to their bodies. Learn 45+ vestibular exercises to try with your child, as well as guidelines for how to address the vestibular system through a sensory diet.

CONNECTING DOTS | CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on Instagram: "🌟 The rotational vestibular system, part of the inner ear's vestibular system, detects rotational movements and maintains balance and equilibrium. ✅️ Components: 🔸️Semicircular canals (3 canals, filled with fluid) 🔸️Otolith organs (utricle and saccule) 🔸️Vestibular nerve 🔸️Vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR) ✅️ Functions: 🔸️Detects rotational movements (yaw, pitch, roll) 🔸️Maintains balance and equilibrium 🔸️Integrates…

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I always get confused with terms vestibular and, especially proprioceptive. This is the reason why I have set myself to learn exactly what these 2 terms mean when it comes to sensory play. The last five senses we’ve discussed are stimulated by external factors. There are also lesser-known senses that relate to the body’s internal...Read More »

More Than A Gym | Another great activity for vestibular processing and balance! The vestibular system provides important information to the brain about… | Instagram

Lauren Cantrell | Occupational Therapist on Instagram: "🏃‍♀️Does your kid love to spin, jump, or swing non-stop? It’s not just for fun—it’s how their brain gets the input it craves! But here’s the thing: random movement can sometimes overstimulate or leave them feeling more dysregulated. That’s why purposeful and organized proprioceptive (movement against resistance) and vestibular input is so important. ‼️Think: scavenger hunts, spinning or jumping to target, human bowling, or purposeful…

If you need a few sensory integration activities, check out these proprioceptive and vestibular movement activities for the classroom! This post included explanations and examples of these kinds of movements as well. #sensoryintegration

Discover over 45 vestibular activities that can calm, regulate, and improve attention in your child. Plus, get vestibular exercises for...