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The effect of vestibular dysfunction since birth is more
debilitating than that attained later in life, and unlike adults, children with
vestibular dysfunction since or shortly after birth do not recover function
without intervention. The purpose of this report is to provide an
overview of the etiology of vestibular dysfunction in children as well as the
related impairments, and to describe testing methods and evidence based
interventions to ameliorate the vestibular related impairments in children.
SUMMARY: In recent years, investigations have revealed that vestibular
dysfunction is more common in children than previously thought, with consequent
impairments in motor development, balance and reading abilities. The dysfunction
may be due to central or peripheral lesions, each with distinct presentation of
symptoms and test results. Common etiologies and clinical presentation of
vestibular dysfunction in children are reviewed; appropriate screening and
diagnostic techniques and efficacious medical and rehabilitation interventions
are presented. CONCLUSION: Despite advances in clinical and diagnostic testing of
vestibular function in children and infants, testing of vestibular function is
not typically done. Comprehensive testing of signs and symptoms is critical for
diagnosis and implementation of appropriate interventions.

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