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Vestibular Processing
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Vestibular Processing Red Zone — Your Next Steps
A red zone score for vestibular processing is a signpost, not a diagnosis — it suggests your child's sense of movement and balance may work differently and is worth a closer look. The next step is a clinician-led occupational therapy assessment to confirm the picture and build a playful, movement-rich plan. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat therapy helps a child with vestibular processing?
Vestibular processing — how a child's brain interprets movement and balance — is supported through occupational therapy using a sensory integration approach, with graded swinging, spinning and balance play plus a home and classroom 'sensory diet'. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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Gently Supporting Vestibular Processing in Daily Routines
Support vestibular processing through gentle, child-led everyday movement — rocking, swinging, climbing, slow spinning — always at your child's pace, reading their cues and stopping when they've had enough. Predictable rhythm builds trust; variety builds skill.
Read the answer AnswerHow can I help my child with vestibular processing at home?
Support your child's vestibular processing at home with joyful, everyday movement play — swinging, rolling, climbing and balancing — always led by their comfort. Little and often works best, and watching their response keeps it safe and fun.
Read the answer AnswerWhat is one Everyday Therapy activity to help my child with vestibular processing?
One easy Everyday Therapy activity for vestibular processing is gentle, predictable rocking and swaying — rocking your toddler in your lap, slow lap bounces and side-to-side sways set to a song. This feeds the inner-ear balance system the rhythmic movement it needs for balance, posture and regulation. Keep it slow, joyful and led by your child's cues.
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