Frequently Asked Questions

Psychomotor sessions can be offered from birth through to the end of life. Based on my training and available resources, I conduct psychomotor sessions with children from 2 years old, adolescents, adults, and elderly individuals with reduced autonomy.

Psychomotor sessions are not covered by health insurance.

“The speed of results varies depending on the age, difficulties, and frequency of care. This is a long-term process, typically ranging from 8 months to 2 years. Consistency, motivation, and the involvement of close family members are encouraging factors for rapid progress. Communication between the professionals working with the individual also enables complementary care, which fosters positive development.

Psychomotricity is intended for all ages. 

The treatment of adults through psychomotricity is becoming increasingly common, primarily addressing issues such as ADHD, DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), anorexia, and anxiety. 

Studies in psychomotricity are rich and provide a solid foundation in psychology, anatomy, neurophysiology, psychiatry, psychopathology, as well as in practical and body expression.

Psychomotricity is a physical practice based on the tone-emotional dialogue between the psychomotor therapist and the patient, so sessions cannot be conducted via video.

Psychomotricity is a holistic approach that evaluates all aspects of an individual’s psychomotor functioning.

 During the assessment, the psychomotrician examines various dimensions to provide the most appropriate care and, in some cases, identify the underlying cause of difficulties. 

For example, when assessing Mathéo, I observed motor clumsiness and slow handwriting. However, the handwriting was automated, and initial motor tasks were accurate. The deterioration of performance over time was linked to impulsivity and agitation. Further investigation revealed attention difficulties as the source of his motor issues. Therefore, the psychomotor intervention will primarily target attention and impulsivity, which will, in turn, improve his motor skills.

The profession of psychomotrician exists in many European countries such as France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Denmark, and Portugal. In Latin America, it is also recognized in Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Argentina. In Asia, Israel and Lebanon have legal recognition of the profession. In Africa, it is recognized in Cameroon and Morocco.