Term ID: T2139

Gravitational Insecurity

/gravitational-insecurity/
A vestibular processing disorder involving excessive fear of movement or position changes, leading to anxiety about activities involving balance or spatial orientation.
Example: Children showing extreme fear of playground equipment, escalators, or other activities involving movement or height changes due to vestibular processing difficulties.

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Reference: Ayres (1979)