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[Motor skills as the basis of sensorimotor development, an essential dimension according to André Bullinger]

Christine Fichtner1

  • 1Pôle Couple mère enfant, Centre hospitalier universitaire de Saint-Étienne, Avenue Albert-Raimond, 42270 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France.

Soins. Pediatrie, Puericulture
|February 16, 2024
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Developmental support care in neonatal and pediatric units focuses on sensorimotor and psychological aspects. Early observation of movement quality and quantity from the antenatal period enables individualized care for vulnerable children.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatology
  • Pediatric Intensive Care
  • Developmental Psychology

Context:

  • Developmental support care in neonatal and pediatric units integrates sensorimotor and psychological aspects.
  • André Bullinger's approach emphasizes understanding movement quality and quantity from the antenatal period onwards.
  • This approach is crucial for vulnerable children across all age groups.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the importance of considering sensorimotor and psychological factors in developmental support care.
  • To underscore the significance of antenatal movement assessment for early and individualized interventions.
  • To emphasize the role of movement observation and postural support in optimizing psychomotor and cognitive development.

Summary:

  • Developmental support care, particularly in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, integrates sensorimotor and psychological considerations.
  • Analyzing movement quality and quantity from the antenatal stage facilitates personalized and timely interventions.
  • Optimal brain plasticity during sensitive developmental periods is critical for psychomotor and cognitive progress, with movement observation and support being key elements.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for individualized developmental support in critical care settings.
  • Enhances early intervention strategies by focusing on antenatal movement patterns.
  • Contributes to improved psychomotor and cognitive outcomes for vulnerable pediatric populations.

Keywords:
approche sensorimotricechild with a disabilitydevelopmental carehandicapintervention précocemotor skills early interventionmotricité activeposturesensorimotor approachsoin de soutien au développement

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