Gentle touch is a vital part of a child’s sense of self-esteem
and security. Since many children with reading disabilities
also have vestibular problems (Madaule, 1994), sitting
in a vibroacoustic music chair could stimulate the
vestibular system, creating a kind of sensory therapy while
the student is engaged in reading or other academic
studies. Some students described the effect of the music
chair as “being hugged by the music.” For students who
are tactile-deprived (those with limited opportunities for
gentle, physical touch), such musical “hugging” could
provide some relief for this physical deprivation.