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Has your child been experiencing dizziness or trouble with their balance? Do they get tired quickly when they're reading or even have a hard time while they're at school?

It's possible your child is having trouble with their vestibular system. Read more about symptoms in children and what I think parents and guardians need to know about pediatric vestibular therapy.

https://www.wavephysiotherapy.ca/blog/vestibular-therapy-for-kids

What You Need to Know About Vestibular Therapy for Your Child — Wave Physiotherapy — Toronto ON Learn more about vestibular physiotherapy for children. If your child has dizziness, nausea, vertigo, balance issues, motion sensitivity or other signs of vestibular dysfunction, you'll want to read this article to have a better idea of how vestibular therapy can help.

Vestibular issues in children may show up in ways that differ from adults. Often kids don’t have the words to express how they are feeling. This can make it challenging to know when to look for help and the data shows many children just aren’t getting the help they need.

Here are five ways vestibular issues show in children:

1️⃣ Vertigo: Your child may be experiencing a feeling that they or their world is moving or spinning. Vertigo isn’t experienced by all children with vestibular issues.

Older kids may tell you about this feeling. Younger kids may hold onto you, refuse to stand up or even fall asleep.

2️⃣ Dizziness: Dizziness is a common complaint with vestibular system issues, but isn’t present in all children.

Older children may tell you they are woozy, feel lightheaded, or that the ground is moving under them when they are staying still or moving.

3️⃣ Balance Issues: Children with vestibular issues commonly have issues with their balance when they are still or moving.

Younger children may refuse to stand unsupported. Older children may be clumsy, fall often, or have poorer balance than their peers.

4️⃣ Motor Development Issues: Often children with vestibular issues will go through their developmental stages more slowly than other children their age do.

You may notice your child using other supports, like a wall or furniture, to help steady themselves. Smaller children may even completely refuse to walk.

5️⃣ Gaze Stability Issues: Children with vestibular issues often have trouble with keeping objects still in their vision or keeping their eyes on a target, especially when they are moving.

This can show up as trouble tracking a moving object, difficulties with reading, or blurry vision when their head is moving.

If this sounds like your child, speaking with a vestibular therapist about what’s going on can be a first step in getting your child the help they need.