About the research
Have you ever tried to read subtitles while nodding your head vigorously? That works surprisingly well, doesn't it? That's not only because of your eyes, but also because of your balance organs.
But what if those don't work properly, as they do for Oliver (6)? For him, even just playing or reading is a big challenge. In her doctorate at UGent, scientist Ruth Van Hecke studied how balance problems affect children's development, not only physically, but also cognitively. She explains why we need to pay much more attention to balance problems in children.
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