June 2012
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W-Sitting
W-sitting is a particular sitting position in which a child’s legs form in the shape of a “W” with knees pointing forward, as pictured below.
Problems With Development
When children sit like this, their bottom is planted on the ground and their hips and knees rest in inflexible positions. Therefore, they are limited to reach and give their attention to only what’s directly in front of them,...
Laughter can keep the weight off →
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The researchers measured the number of calories expended by 45 adults as they watched different TV programmes, including nature and comedy shows. Bouts of laughter when watching the funny film used up to 20% more energy than at…
What Is Stimming?
“Stimming” is a term for the act of engaging in a repetitive behavior, which roots itself in the word “self-stimulation”. The repeated behavior may be in the form of speech, motor functions (i.e., a continuous, repeated movement), and/or involve the sensory system.
Many of us may display these stereotypical behaviors on a smaller, short-term scale if we feel stressed or anxious.
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What Is the Vestibular System?
The vestibular system is how the body senses movement and where the body is in relation to gravity. When you’re swinging on a swing, running, or dancing, you are giving vestibular input to your body. Your vestibular system is also responsible for telling you whether you’re upside-down (i.e., on a rollercoaster, doing a cartwheel), going too fast around curves when in the backseat of a car (motion...
