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Vestibular system

The sensory system responsible for balance and orientation within space. It helps us move through and regulate our arousal within our environment. Vestibular-related observable traits include bumping into things, stumbling, having poor balance, feeling dizzy, etc.

Verbal Shutdown

A mental shutdown caused by distress or anxiety that results in the inability to form thoughts and convey those thoughts through any form of communication. It is not the same as Apraxia or Situational Mutism. Very regular occurrences of this would be classified under Partial Speaking.