<p>Swinging, spinning, and jumping can be incredible tools for regulation but they can also lead to overstimulation if we’re not careful. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to safely use vestibular input (aka movement) to support sensory regulation without causing meltdowns or motion sickness.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>What the vestibular system is and why it’s so important</p></li><li><p>The difference between seekers, avoiders, and under-responders</p></li><li><p>Signs of vestibular overload and what to look for</p></li><li><p>How to safely build up tolerance to spinning, swinging, and movement</p></li><li><p>Tips for balancing vestibular input with proprioception for regulation</p></li></ul><p>Thanks for listening 🩷 Share this episode with a parent or therapist who wants to better understand movement and regulation!</p><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p>We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - <a href="https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3"><u>https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3</u></a> </p><p>All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Website </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/"><u>https://harkla.co/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla YouTube</p><p>​​<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily"><u>https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Digital Courses</p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses"><u>https://harkla.co/collections/courses</u></a> </p><p>What is Vestibular Input? (Blog Post) </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/vestibular-input?_pos=4&_sid=58b88ae0e&_ss=r"><u>https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/vestibular-input?_pos=4&amp;_sid=58b88ae0e&amp;_ss=r</u></a> </p><p>What is the Vestibular System? (Podcast)</p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/21-vestibular-system?_pos=1&_sid=58b88ae0e&_ss=r"><u>https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/21-vestibular-system?_pos=1&amp;_sid=58b88ae0e&amp;_ss=r</u></a> </p><p>Sensory Dice </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-foam-dice"><u>https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-foam-dice</u></a> </p><p>Sensory Sticks </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-sticks"><u>https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-sticks</u></a> </p><p>Sensory Cards</p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-cards"><u>https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-cards</u></a> </p><p><u>Research Articles:</u></p><p>Vestibular Input in Children </p><p><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/1/2"><u>https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/1/2</u></a></p><p>Vestibular Activity and Development in Children </p><p><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/integrative-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnint.2013.00092/full"><u>https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/integrative-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnint.2013.00092/full</u></a></p><p>Vestibular Dysfunction in Children </p><p><a href="https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/pediatric-vestibular-disorders/part-i-vestibular-dysfunction-children/"><u>https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/pediatric-vestibular-disorders/part-i-vestibular-dysfunction-children/</u></a> </p><p>Epidemiology of Vestibular Impairments</p><p><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6054584/"><u>https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6054584/</u></a></p><p>Assessment of Vestibular Function in the Pediatric Population </p><p><a href="https://www.audiology.org/practice-guideline/american-academy-of-audiology-clinical-consensus-statement-assessment-of-vestibular-function-in-the-pediatric-population/"><u>https://www.audiology.org/practice-guideline/american-academy-of-audiology-clinical-consensus-statement-assessment-of-vestibular-function-in-the-pediatric-population/</u></a></p><p>Effectiveness of Vestibular and Proprioceptive Exercises in Reducing Hyperactivity in Children with Autism</p><p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S305065652500015X#:~:text=Vestibular%20and%20proprioceptive%20training%20significantly,significant%20changes%20in%20vestibular%20function"><u>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S305065652500015X#:~:text=Vestibular%20and%20proprioceptive%20training%20significantly,significant%20changes%20in%20vestibular%20function</u></a>. </p><p>Association of Sensory Processing and Behavioral Challenges in Children </p><p><a href="https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/78/Supplement_2/7811500008p1/25267/Association-of-Sensory-Processing-amp-Behavioral?redirectedFrom=fulltext"><u>https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/78/Supplement_2/7811500008p1/25267/Association-of-Sensory-Processing-amp-Behavioral?redirectedFrom=fulltext</u></a> </p>

All Things Sensory by Harkla

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L

#391 - How to Use Vestibular Input Without Overloading the Sensory System

DEC 17, 202529 MIN
All Things Sensory by Harkla

#391 - How to Use Vestibular Input Without Overloading the Sensory System

DEC 17, 202529 MIN

Description

<p>Swinging, spinning, and jumping can be incredible tools for regulation but they can also lead to overstimulation if we’re not careful. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to safely use vestibular input (aka movement) to support sensory regulation without causing meltdowns or motion sickness.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>What the vestibular system is and why it’s so important</p></li><li><p>The difference between seekers, avoiders, and under-responders</p></li><li><p>Signs of vestibular overload and what to look for</p></li><li><p>How to safely build up tolerance to spinning, swinging, and movement</p></li><li><p>Tips for balancing vestibular input with proprioception for regulation</p></li></ul><p>Thanks for listening 🩷 Share this episode with a parent or therapist who wants to better understand movement and regulation!</p><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p>We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - <a href="https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3"><u>https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3</u></a> </p><p>All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Website </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/"><u>https://harkla.co/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla YouTube</p><p>​​<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily"><u>https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Digital Courses</p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses"><u>https://harkla.co/collections/courses</u></a> </p><p>What is Vestibular Input? (Blog Post) </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/vestibular-input?_pos=4&_sid=58b88ae0e&_ss=r"><u>https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/vestibular-input?_pos=4&amp;_sid=58b88ae0e&amp;_ss=r</u></a> </p><p>What is the Vestibular System? (Podcast)</p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/21-vestibular-system?_pos=1&_sid=58b88ae0e&_ss=r"><u>https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/21-vestibular-system?_pos=1&amp;_sid=58b88ae0e&amp;_ss=r</u></a> </p><p>Sensory Dice </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-foam-dice"><u>https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-foam-dice</u></a> </p><p>Sensory Sticks </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-sticks"><u>https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-sticks</u></a> </p><p>Sensory Cards</p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-cards"><u>https://harkla.co/collections/focus/products/sensory-activity-cards</u></a> </p><p><u>Research Articles:</u></p><p>Vestibular Input in Children </p><p><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/1/2"><u>https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/1/2</u></a></p><p>Vestibular Activity and Development in Children </p><p><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/integrative-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnint.2013.00092/full"><u>https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/integrative-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnint.2013.00092/full</u></a></p><p>Vestibular Dysfunction in Children </p><p><a href="https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/pediatric-vestibular-disorders/part-i-vestibular-dysfunction-children/"><u>https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/pediatric-vestibular-disorders/part-i-vestibular-dysfunction-children/</u></a> </p><p>Epidemiology of Vestibular Impairments</p><p><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6054584/"><u>https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6054584/</u></a></p><p>Assessment of Vestibular Function in the Pediatric Population </p><p><a href="https://www.audiology.org/practice-guideline/american-academy-of-audiology-clinical-consensus-statement-assessment-of-vestibular-function-in-the-pediatric-population/"><u>https://www.audiology.org/practice-guideline/american-academy-of-audiology-clinical-consensus-statement-assessment-of-vestibular-function-in-the-pediatric-population/</u></a></p><p>Effectiveness of Vestibular and Proprioceptive Exercises in Reducing Hyperactivity in Children with Autism</p><p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S305065652500015X#:~:text=Vestibular%20and%20proprioceptive%20training%20significantly,significant%20changes%20in%20vestibular%20function"><u>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S305065652500015X#:~:text=Vestibular%20and%20proprioceptive%20training%20significantly,significant%20changes%20in%20vestibular%20function</u></a>. </p><p>Association of Sensory Processing and Behavioral Challenges in Children </p><p><a href="https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/78/Supplement_2/7811500008p1/25267/Association-of-Sensory-Processing-amp-Behavioral?redirectedFrom=fulltext"><u>https://research.aota.org/ajot/article-abstract/78/Supplement_2/7811500008p1/25267/Association-of-Sensory-Processing-amp-Behavioral?redirectedFrom=fulltext</u></a> </p>