Postural Disorder

Your child may have postural disorder. This means that he or she may have difficulty managing his or her muscles and joints. The child may struggle with achieving or maintaining optimal body posture or stability. A child can struggle with postural disorder in isolation or in combination with any of the other sensory processing patterns. For individuals with postural disorder, tactile cues, Proprioception activities, and core stability work can be very helpful. Therapeutic riding or hippotherapy may help to improve core stability. Additonally, external supports might be necessary depending upon the severity of the postural disorder. Follow the links below for more regulating activities to try with your child.

If your child appears...

lazy or lethargic
to struggle to maintain body position needed for the task
to have difficulty coordinating body movements
to require more effort to recruit the same amount of muscle power as others
to be easily fatigued by everyday tasks and/or require more sleep than same aged children
to have difficulty swallowing

Try Proprioception activities; External supports may be required depending upon severity

Children with postural disorder may need formal treatment from a Physical Therapist or an Occupational Therapist. Consult your family physician if more information is needed.

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