This session explores the vestibular and proprioceptive senses and how differences in these systems affect movement, safety, and regulation. It examines balance, body awareness, coordination, and the impact of unmet body-sense needs on learning, behaviour, and wellbeing.

The participant will be able to:

1. Define vestibular and proprioceptive senses and explain their role in balance, movement, posture, and body awareness.
2. Identify signs of over- and under-sensitivity in vestibular and proprioceptive processing and how these may present as physical behaviors.
3. Apply practical, sensory-informed strategies and environmental changes to support regulation, movement, safety, and to reduce negative physical behaviors.

• 5 minutes: Introduction
• 45 minutes: Sensory Differences
  • Understanding The Vestibular Sense
  • Vestibular Oversensitivity
  • Vestibular Undersensitivity
  • Visual Processing and Vestibular Connection
  • Understanding The Proprioceptive Sense
  • Proprioceptive Oversensitivity
  • Proprioceptive Undersensitivity
• 30 minutes: What Helps?
  • Police and Hospital Passports
  • Sensory Diets and Proactive Support
  • Strength-Based Approach
• 3 minutes: Conclusion

TOTAL: 1 hour 23 minutes