Movement & Focus – The Connection Research Is Missing
Children who move better think better. Movement is not just “exercise” – it is fuel for the brain’s development, learning, impulse control, and emotional regulation. When a child struggles with focus, worry, fatigue, or frustration, the cause often lies in how the nervous system processes movement, balance, and sensory input.
At Brain Body Balance in Västerås, we help children build a stronger foundation through movements that integrate reflexes, improve balance, and strengthen the brain networks needed for focus and a sense of safety.
Why Movement Is the Brain’s Most Important Language
Why Movement Is the Brain’s Most Important Language
Movement is the first way the brain learns.
Before we can talk, read, or write, we must:
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lift the head
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roll
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crawl
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balance
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coordinate
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synchronize eyes, head, and body
If any of these steps are missed or develop unevenly, it can affect:
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concentration
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emotional regulation
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coordination ability
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endurance
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school performance
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self-confidence
And this becomes especially clear in neurodivergent children.
When the movement system hinders focus
Signs that the movement and balance system needs support:
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the child sits “collapsed,” crouches, or changes position often
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difficulty sitting still or keeping the body stable
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poor posture or physical fatigue
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avoids sports, climbing, or cycling
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difficulty following the eyes without moving the head
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becomes easily overwhelmed by sounds, light, or touch
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struggles with reading or eye tracking
Many parents think this is “personality” – but often it’s the nervous system that is missing fundamental movement programs.
Movement-Based Brain Training in Västerås
At Brain Body Balance, we work with:
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primary reflexes
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balance and vestibular stimulation
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body awareness
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eye–head coordination
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cross-lateral movements
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breathing and stabilization
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cognitive vision training
The purpose is always the same:
to create a safe, calm, and focused brain through movement.
A strengthened nervous system gives better focus
A Stronger Nervous System Gives Better Focus
When the right movements are activated, improvements can be seen in:
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concentration
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school performance
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impulse regulation
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emotional balance
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motor skills and self-confidence
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motivation and endurance
Movement is not just exercise – it is the brain’s engine for development.
How We Support Families
We help families in Västerås and nearby towns with personally tailored programs that build the brain’s foundational systems through movement, neuro-training, and sensory regulation.
Use tools such as:
• movement-based brain training
• sensory regulation
• reflex integration
• breathing
• cognitive vision training
• movements that create calm and focus