Psychomotor Therapy in Hong Kong

Psychomotor therapy is a therapeutic approach that explores the connections between the body, emotions, cognition, and relationships with others.

Psychomotor therapy is grounded in neuroscience, developmental neurology, and neuropsychology. It relies on research showing how motor skills, emotions, attention, and sensory processing are linked to brain development. This scientific foundation guides assessment, goal‑setting, and therapeutic interventions.

It supports children, adolescents, and adults who experience challenges in their development, behaviour, attention, motor skills, sensory processing, or emotional regulation.

What is the Goal of Psychomotor Therapy?

The goal is to promote overall development and well‑being by working through movement and body‑based activities on:

Gross and fine motor skills
Attention and executive functions
Emotional regulation
Sensory processing
Coordination, muscle tone, and posture
social skills
Adaptation to daily life

Psychomotor therapy uses play, movement, sensory exploration, and creative activities to foster meaningful and lasting progress.

Why is a Standardised Psychomotor Assessment Important?

A psychomotor assessment is a key step in understanding an individual’s global functioning.
It combines clinical observations with standardised tests, allowing:

Identify strengths and areas of difficulty
Compare skills to age‑based norms
Establish a reliable psychomotor profile
Define clear, individualised therapeutic goals
Design a personalised and coherent intervention plan
Monitor progress over time
Communicate effectively with schools, physicians, and other professionals

A standardised assessment ensures a rigorous, objective, and recognised evaluation.

1. Welcome and Transition

A brief moment of connection helps the person settle in, regulate, and prepare for the session.

2. Targeted Therapeutic Activities

Based on the assessment, specific goals are defined for each individual.

The session may include:

Motor circuits, balance, and coordination activities
Graphomotor and fine motor exercises
Attention, inhibition, and planning tasks
Sensory‑based activities (tactile, vestibular, proprioceptive…)
Symbolic play and social scenarios
Relaxation, breathing, and body awareness work
Games to recognize different emotional states and use bodily strategies to regulate and modulate them

Activities are continuously adjusted according to the person’s rhythm, emotional state, and needs.

3. Closing and Return to Calm

The session ends with a grounding moment and, when appropriate, a brief exchange with parents or caregivers.

Regular Progress Reviews

To ensure the intervention remains aligned with the person’s needs, a formal re‑evaluation is carried out every six months.

This review measures progress, adjusts goals, and guides the next steps of the therapeutic plan.

Target Population

Psychomotor therapy is suitable for individuals of all ages who experience challenges in their development, behaviour, motor skills, sensory processing, or emotional regulation.

Young children with developmental delays, sensory processing difficulties, motor coordination challenges, or emerging behavioural concerns
School‑aged children experiencing difficulties with attention, executive functions, handwriting, motor skills, social interactions, or emotional self‑regulation
Adolescents facing challenges related to body awareness, stress regulation, organisation, or motor and sensory integration
Adults seeking support for motor planning, body awareness, stress management, or the impact of neurodevelopmental or neurological conditions
Older adults experiencing changes in balance, coordination, mobility, or cognitive‑motor functioning

Psychomotor therapy is particularly beneficial for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, DCD/dyspraxia, visual-spatial perception delays, ASD, learning disorders, as well as those with sensory processing differences, motor delays, or difficulties adapting to daily life demands.

At what age should I consider a psychomotor assessment?

If you notice persistent challenges in coordination, sensory processing, emotional regulation, attention, or handwriting, an assessment can help clarify needs and next steps.

How long is a psychomotor therapy session?

Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Can parents be involved?

Yes, when appropriate, parent/caregiver input and brief feedback can help support consistency at home.

How often will my child need therapy?

Frequency depends on the assessment findings, goals, and your child’s needs. Your therapist will recommend a plan.

How do we track progress?

A formal re-evaluation is carried out every six months to measure progress and adjust goals.

Is psychomotor therapy only for children?

No, psychomotor therapy can support adolescents, adults, and older adults with regulation, motor-cognitive skills, and daily functioning challenges. (Matches your target population.)

Is it covered by insurance?

Please check with your insurance provider.

How long does it take to see results?

It depends on the goals and individual profile; progress is monitored over time with regular reviews.

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Saturday: 08:00 - 13:00
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What is Psychomotor Therapy?

What is the Goal of Psychomotor Therapy?

Why is a Standardised Psychomotor Assessment Important?