Where to Start
With so much information available, it can be hard to know where to begin. This page is meant to walk you through the key foundations and provide the tools you need to understand, assess, and strengthen your spatial awareness.
1. What is Spatial Awareness?
Spatial awareness is your ability to perceive and understand your body in relation to the space around you. It’s what helps you move confidently, navigate your environment, and avoid accidents. Essentially, it’s your internal GPS for the body and mind.
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2. Why You Should Care
Good spatial awareness impacts everyday life: how you walk, drive, play sports, work at a desk, or even interact socially. Strong spatial awareness can reduce accidents, improve coordination, and enhance your confidence in movement and decision-making.
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3. What Impacts Spatial Awareness
Some factors can contribute to a decline in spatial awareness, including:
4. Signs Your Spatial Awareness Might Be Off
Spatial Awareness Processing Disorder (SAPD) — A neuro-visual condition I have coined that’s characterized by the diminished ability to process spatial, peripheral, and navigational information — accelerated by chronic screen-based living and reduced movement through real space.
There are many noticeable signs of a decline in spatial awareness, and here we highlight a few examples.
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5. Tools to Support You
Self-advocacy: Notice when things feel “off” and communicate these experiences to healthcare providers or mentors. Read More
Rebuilding spatial awareness: Engage in exercises, mindfulness practices, and movement routines designed to retrain your body and brain. Read More
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