Dynamic Motor Intervention Model

The Dynamic Motor Intervention Model (DyMIM) proposes three domains. The first domain refers to the cognitive base, called "I KNOW" and is composed of cognitive and motor schemas. The second domain refers to the content of "Who I am" and is called "I AM". It contains beliefs, preferences, and the emotions one experiences when engaging in motor experiences. The third domain is called "I DO" and refers to motor patterns and motor responses and is the point of convergence between actual and perceived motor competence. The distinguishing feature of this intervention model is its emphasis on motor representations as the central reference point. Motor representations, however, not only consist of cognitive-motor information but are decisively shaped by the emotional imprints of the developing individual's engagement with the movement. This intervention aims to facilitate children with developmental disorders to advance the I KNOW, I AM, and I DO domains. The underlying mechanism for this development is the formation of motor representations, which are shaped by the provision of appropriate motor experiences (depending on the age, the capabilities and abilities of the individual, the family, and the social environment) in a context that enhances self-confidence (motivation).