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Is the joy they feel therapeutic or do the therapeutic benefits generate joy?
Yes.
How It Works
WhirlyGoRound is 100% Kid-Powered
It's Physics: Using core muscles to shift their center of mass away from and toward the center of rotation creates torque. Sustained effort is rewarded by a thrilling sense of achievement.
Proprioception and Vestibular Stimulation coupled with Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation
Watching others spin is strong extrinsic motivation for desired behaviors & goals. The sensation of spinning as long and fast as they like is intrinsic motivation and provides vestibular stimulation while building core strength.
Physically active play is important for children to get the sensory input they need to regulate their emotions and behaviors.
WHY SOME GOOD KIDS
Have Bad Days
Not Enough Sensory Input
Today, kids are "protected" from merry-go-rounds, monkey bars and jungle gyms, spending more time in sedentary play and getting less sensory input. Some crawl for only a short time or, for safety, are shuttled between containers so they don't develop sufficient core strength for sensory stimulation.
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Sensory Dysregulation Disrupts Self-Regulation
Emotions: Regulating their emotions becomes difficult.
Behavior: Their capacity to regulate their actions and behaviors is hindered.
Attention and Focus: Regulating their focus and attention is difficult.
Cognitive: Regulating the mental processes for problem solving and persistence to tasks is hindered.
Mood Affect: Better impulse control, ability to regulate emotions, behaviors, and pay attention.
PROPRIOCEPTION:
Physical Affect: Stronger core including abdomen, back, hip flexors and shoulder girdle; ability to sit still for long periods, achieve level of movement and play to get sufficient sensory input. balance, coordination, releases endorphins.
Mood Affect: Increased calm, less fidgety, more settled and content.
Family Discount
WhirlyGoRound is designed for constant use in institutional settings, making it more costly than most families can afford.
Made out of premium bamboo, WhirlyGoRound exudes durability and quality, fits nicely into play environments with an emphasis on sustainability and health.
Steel bearing assembly: Ensures years of continued fun even with heavy use.
Handcrafted: Each WhirlyGoRound is meticulously built with attention to durability and quality.