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or therapists/teachers with experience working with children on the autism spectrum. Very common to observe extremes of the vestibular system in this population. Proprioception as well. But that's another topic, though closely related.and to parents: if any of you might be a neurologist...well then...no further explanation is needed, right?
Yes and I have used it a bit. It mostly uses spinning though. But I would find it fascinating to try it on a gymnast having these issues. However, I feel there is a huge mental component to these blocks when the vestibular issue arrises, and not sure how much it would help. Do you agree dunno that the vestibular issues are combined with mental pretty quickly?Gymboymom, have you heard of the OT astronaut training program? My step-mom is also a pediatric OT, and she told me about this program. It is supposed to help balance an immature or unbalanced vestibular system. I have read many threads here on CB about this issue, and it's always made me wonder if that program could help gymnasts during these times. Dunno, have you heard about it? It's kind of fascinating, actually. The company that sells the manual and offers the training workshops is called Vital Links.
That's why you don't do it anymore? You used to do it in the first place?! I am terrified to even do a straddle jump on beam!that's MY biggest fear. that's why i don't get up there anymore.
This makes so much sense. But I just can't figure out what the gymnast is supposed to do. For beam, go back to the line and the low beam? What if that doesn't really help for what seems like ages...?if they experience vestibular issues, their gymnastics becomes unstable just as their vestibular system does. and if there is no issue, they would have no trouble getting it in the first place.
it's not a question of "losing" it. it's a matter of not being able to go for what they have already learned.
I think you just have to be patient and keep telling yourself this to shall pass. It usually does.This makes so much sense. But I just can't figure out what the gymnast is supposed to do. For beam, go back to the line and the low beam? What if that doesn't really help for what seems like ages...?