Yes - great example. So in my world, we talk about Sensory Mismatch and Strategy. The mismatch would be you have a visual dependency. The most common is a Visual-Vestibular Mismatch (VVM). The Sensory Strategy is why? A lot of high functioning autism people I word with have weakness in their vestibular systems. Why? I think it might be a combination of genetics and avoidance behaviors. As you might know, movement at time with autistic tendencies can be beneficial but sometimes overwhelming. This is where a therapist like me can come in and see the mismatch and strategies you are using and through concepts called Sensory Integration formulate exercises to reshape this dysfunction and improve it. It can often lead to improved behavior and learning as well. Thank you for reaching our and commenting.
Is it a sign that my vestibular system relies heavily on visual cues if I can stand on one leg with open eyes and totally cannot with closed eyes?
Yes - great example. So in my world, we talk about Sensory Mismatch and Strategy. The mismatch would be you have a visual dependency. The most common is a Visual-Vestibular Mismatch (VVM). The Sensory Strategy is why? A lot of high functioning autism people I word with have weakness in their vestibular systems. Why? I think it might be a combination of genetics and avoidance behaviors. As you might know, movement at time with autistic tendencies can be beneficial but sometimes overwhelming. This is where a therapist like me can come in and see the mismatch and strategies you are using and through concepts called Sensory Integration formulate exercises to reshape this dysfunction and improve it. It can often lead to improved behavior and learning as well. Thank you for reaching our and commenting.
Wow! It’s sooo interesting! 😱