The person with a healthy vestibular system can easily regain balance when off-center
Stand on his own two feet, in an upright position, against the pull of gravity
Can differentiate body movements so he can function with an economy of motion
Can discriminate among sounds vibrating in the inner ear—learns to listen
Can provide the body with visual sensation and easily processes visual information
Enjoys spinning and twirling, swinging and rocking
IF A CHILD HAS VESTIBULAR DYSFUNCTION, THERE IS INEFFICIENT PROCESSING IN THE BRAIN OF SENSATION PERCEIVED THROUGH THE INNER EAR.
Most of our systems are governed by the vestibular system: our vision, hearing, relationship to above and below, left and right, forward and backward. That our vestibular system functions smoothly is key to our overall well being and ability to function effectively academically and socially.