Moving Minds: Proprioception and Learning

We often mention it at Mindstretch, but what is it?

The proprioceptive system gives information about the body’s position in space, such as the direction we're facing or how close we are to an object. It’s also how we identify how our body parts are moving and how much strength our muscles must apply to keep us in motion.

The system is governed by sensory receptors situated in the muscles, joints, tendons and other tissues. Stimulating these proprioceptors gives essential proprioceptive feedback.

Studies show that many children with autism have trouble with proprioception. This can make it harder for them to take part in everyday activities and may lead to behaviors that seem disruptive. Difficulties with this body awareness can also affect how children respond to others and manage their emotions.

At Mindstretch we ensure our children get this proprioceptive (deep pressure) input every day. We do it both with dedicated HANDLE therapy and by using structured play.

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