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  • Essay / The Importance of the Vestibular System - 2630

    The ability to interpret and differentiate the spatial and temporal qualities of sensory information is known as sensory discrimination. It enables refined organization and interpretation of sensory stimuli and contributes to the development of skills, learning and play that require discrete responses (Shaaf et al., 2010: 121). The individual must interpret the qualities of sensory information and add meaning to it. By adding meaning to sensory qualities, perceptions are formed. “In the process of discrimination, the individual must use their past experiences and memories, form associations about the spatial and temporal qualities of what they experience, and then act accordingly” (Van Jaarsveld, 2011: 9). Discrimination or perception problems can occur in any sensory system. Children with sensory discrimination difficulties may have no problems with sensory modulation. However, these problems often coexist in children with sensory modulation difficulties (Case-Smith & O'Brien, 2005: 379).6.2.1 Vestibular system6.2.1.1 IntroductionThe vestibular system is the primary organizer of sensory information and integrates sensory inputs at the brainstem level (Ayres, 1979: 62). It is the unifying system that forms an individual's fundamental relationship with gravity and the physical world. Vestibular receptors are the most sensitive of all sensory organs and all other types of sensations are processed with reference to this basic vestibular information (Ayres, 2005: 62). The vestibular system, along with the visual and proprioceptive system, performs three main functions: it ensures unconscious awareness of the body's position and movement in space, maintains postural control, balance and balance while performing ...... middle of paper .. .... the blackboard in class. According to her teacher, she has no difficulty with this task, but she is slow to complete it because she is distracted.6.2.1.4 Other factors affecting scoresNo other factors were found to influence scores.6.2.1.5 ConclusionFrom the above information, it is clear that Kianah does not have difficulty processing vestibular inputs and no vestibular difficulties are present. It is clear from her PRN and SWB scores that she effectively processes vestibular inputs via vestibular receptors. She also demonstrated appropriate execution of the supine extension posture, supine neck flexion, postural reactions, neck cocontraction, and head-eye dissociation. His postural tone is also within the typical range. This further confirms that she does not have difficulty processing vestibular inputs.. #