11. Vestibular Sensitivities: The Overlooked Issue Affecting Reading, Balance, and Anxiety
11. Vestibular Sensitivities: The Overlooked Issue Affecting Reading, Balance, and Anxiety  
Podcast: Connected and Capable
Published On: Mon Mar 16 2026
Description: If your child avoids swings, hates being tipped back to wash their hair, or panics when their feet leave the ground… there may be more going on than simple fear.In this episode, I’m diving into vestibular sensitivities — one of the most overlooked sensory challenges that can quietly affect everything from balance and coordination to reading, attention, and anxiety.You’ll learn what the vestibular system actually does, the subtle signs of gravitational insecurity, and why some kids feel completely unsafe when their body moves in space.I’ll also share a powerful real-life story of a child who went from avoiding movement completely to sledding down a hill, and what made that change possible.If your child seems fearful of movement or struggles with balance, this episode may connect a lot of dots.Episodes mentioned in the show:2. Retained Primitive Reflexes: What Every Parent of A Uniquely Wired Kid Needs to Know3. If Your Kid Has Sensory "Issues," You Need to Hear This. Get more help in The Connection Hive for ParentsTherapists, learn reflexes + sensory in the Therapist All Access MembershipKey Timestamps:02:57 – What the vestibular sense actually does08:06 – When kids don’t feel safe moving11:09 – Signs parents often miss17:28 – The reflex that may be causing it21:10 – Should we just avoid movement?30:29 – A real-life breakthrough storyGrab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/ MORE RESOURCES FOR YOUReady for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCHLET'S CONNECT:Instagram: https://Instagram.com/YourkidstableFacebook: https://Facebook.com/YourkidstablePinterest: https://Pinterest.com/YourkidstableIf you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.