A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol
What is Astronaut Program Occupational Therapy?
The vestibular system is like the “compass” of our brain. It is a uniquely designed structure located in the middle ear that detects movement, and gives us an understanding of where our head and body are in space. The astronaut program occupational therapy team at Grace Children’s Therapy in Castle Hill have been utilising this protocol to treat children with vestibular processing difficulties. This protocol is used within our one-on-one therapy sessions in alignment with the goals, therapy plans and outcomes from occupational therapy assessments.
Children with vestibular processing difficulties have poor motor coordination skills, may be fearful of movement, awkward, clumsy, fall and bump into things. These children may have poor balance. They may appear to be “squirmy”, “fidgety”, or be described as the child who “doesn’t stop moving”. Children with vestibular processing dysfunction may appear to be “lost in space”. Our astronaut program occupational therapy team at Grace Children’s Therapy can help identify and address these challenges early.
The Astronaut Program treats vestibular dysfunction in children by using a combination of movement, sight and sound activities that are fun and appealing to children. The therapists at Grace Occupational Therapy have been trained in the Astronaut Program, and incorporate Astronaut principles into therapy to aid in improving movement, attention, concentration, balance and focus. The Astronaut Program is suitable for helping children of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential.
