The Impact of Vestibular System Stimulation on Emotional Regulation for Children with Disabilities

Authors

• Mickayla N. Coyle, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
• Zeida Gutierrez, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

This capstone project is a mixed-methods research study that aimed to identify the impact of vestibular system stimulation on emotional regulation in children with disabilities. Throughout this research study, swing use was used as vestibular stimulation to identify its effectiveness in improving emotional regulation in children with disabilities. The study was conducted over the course of six weeks in a school-based setting.

Publication Date

Spring 4-10-2026

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Pediatrics, Sensory integration, Vestibular, Emotional regulation, Swing

Medical Subject Headings

Child, Disabled children, Emotional regulation, Occupational therapy, Vestibular system

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 22, 2026.

Recommended Citation

Coyle, M. N., & Gutierrez, Z. (2026, April 10). The Impact of Vestibular System Stimulation on Emotional Regulation for Children with Disabilities. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2026/49