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Early Motor Interventions in Infants and Young Children: A Comprehensive Scoping Review
Sophia Charitou1, Emmanouil Skordilis1
1School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17237 Athens, Greece.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 27, 2026
Summary
Early motor interventions in children aged 0-6 years improve motor skills and broader development. Effectiveness depends on timing, intensity, and caregiver involvement, offering a unified approach across pediatric groups.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric developmental science
- Intervention research
Background:
- Early motor milestones are crucial for cognitive, social, and functional development.
- Motor competence enhances infant exploration, learning, and social engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map and synthesize evidence on early motor interventions for children aged 0-6 years.
- To explore interventions across diverse pediatric populations.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review of literature from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.
- Descriptive and thematic synthesis of 30 included studies.
Main Results:
- Early motor interventions improved motor outcomes and broader development (cognition, social interaction).
- Intervention effectiveness influenced by timing, intensity, task specificity, and caregiver involvement.
- Studies included preterm infants, children at risk for cerebral palsy, and typically developing children.
Conclusions:
- A conceptual framework integrates mechanisms of effective early motor interventions across pediatric groups.
- Provides a unified understanding of intervention impact beyond diagnosis-specific views.
