Bella, your new 3-year old student, is afraid of swinging and refuses to go near the swing. Your OT department tells you that Bella has a very low tolerance of vestibular input. What activities could you use to help encourage Bella to swing?
A)Give Bella a reward for swinging.
B)Allow Bella to push a stuffed animal on the swing.
C)Allow Bella to sit on the swing and play with a toy, without actually swinging.
D)Both B and C.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The activities of pushing a stuffed animal on the swing and allowing Bella to sit on the swing without swinging introduce the concept of swinging without actually forcing Bella to swing. This allows her to get used to the idea of swinging before trying it herself and makes the activity less threatening.

Bella, Your New 3-Year Old Student, Is Afraid of Swinging