What is Astronaut Training?

Many families may hear about astronaut training for the first time as part of their child’s occupational therapy treatment. Unlike the name suggests we aren’t training your child to go to space, but trying to help your child reach an optimal vestibular function. Astronaut training targets the vestibular sensors in the inner ear which provides us with information regarding our body and movement in space, in order to promote a positive interaction with the environment. The vestibular system is essential for us to achieve and maintain appropriate physical, social, emotional, and cognitive performance throughout our life span.

 

Are you seeing some of the concerns listed as poor vestibular processing in your child’s development? Take our free online developmental screener to see if they may need services or call our office at (248) 684-9610 to get started with occupational therapy services!

Want to learn more about Astronaut Training? Find more information here!

2636 South Milford Road
Milford
Michigan
48357
United States