Benefits of the Balance Board
Cognitive
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increased capacity for sustained self-directed attention
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increased ability to learn new material
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ability to sequence information
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improved ability to produce smooth speech sounds
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increased ability to integrate sensory information
Behavioural
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increased motivation
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increased organization
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enthusiasm for learning
Emotional
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overcoming the effects of emotional stress
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increased emotional self-control
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increased self-esteem
Visual/Reading
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improved eye tracking
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better use of both eyes together - teaming
Motor
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sense of rhythm
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improved handwriting
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improved speech
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achieving automaticity
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improved coordination
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improved planning
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improved motor coordination
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improved posture