I came across a really good blog that explains how fidgeting allows us to listen or focus. As adults we all fidget…. I know I do! In courses and meetings, I drink coffee or cold water, chew gum, shake my leg, and/or doodle to remain focused. Sitting still is not...
The second hidden sense (the first being Propioception) is the Vestibular System. It is a system which the majority of people have the luxury of taking for granted as they develop. For some children, challenges or differences in which their vestibular system...
We have all learned about our 5 senses: hearing, seeing, smelling, touching, and tasting. What many of us are not taught (and I did not learn this until University!) is that there are 2 additional senses. The propioceptive sense and the vestibular sense. Both senses...
This article was written by Angela Hanscom, a pediatric Occupational Therapist in New Hampshire. She outlines the need for a strong core (tummy and back muscles) and balance in order to attend. In addition, children require a well developed vestibular system. The...
