Child Psychomotricity: Development, Assessment, and Intervention

Abstract

Psychomotricity addresses the interactions between psychic functions, motor (and biological) functions, and motor behavior (gestures, posture, attitude, physical activity, and motor skills). The theoretical foundations of psychomotricity are based on neuroscience, psychogenetics, cognitive psychology, and psychoanalysis [1], entailing a relational and mind–body perspective [2]. Psychomotricity helps individuals access their relational, symbolic, and emotional capacities through movement, action, and relation. Psychomotricity gives comprehensive care to individuals across their lifespan, either in typical or atypical development [2].