Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Unit: Unit 04: Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism
Learning outcome: 1 Understand how individuals with autism process sensory information
Assessment criteria: 1.3. Outline why individuals with autism may experience balance difficulties (vestibular sense)
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- Individuals with autism may experience difficulties with their balance (also known as their vestibular sense)
- The vestibular system is located in the inner ear and helps us to understand where are head is located in space and assist with movement, coordination and balance
- Individuals with autism may have a hypersensitive vestibular system, which can make things like climbing, running and balancing feel uncomfortable
- Individuals with autism may have a hyposensitive vestibular system, which can present as needing to constantly move or spin to feel comfortable
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