The Psychomotor Assessment evaluates a range of motor and cognitive capacities, based on standardized tests, including:
- Body schema and body image
- Muscle tone regulation
- Spatial and temporal domain
- Handwriting skills
- Cognitive functions: visual and auditory attention, visual, auditory and spatial memory
- Executive functions: control of impulsivity, planning, problem solving, mental flexibility
- Laterality
- Motor skills: fine and gross motor skills and eye-hand coordination
- What It Assesses: Psychomotor assessments focus on a child’s physical abilities, specifically their fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, coordination, balance, and body awareness.
- Importance: Psychomotor assessments help identify delays or difficulties in physical development, which can impact daily activities and academic tasks (like writing or sports). Improving motor skills boosts a child’s independence, confidence, and ability to participate fully in school activities.