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Miller-Palmer Motor Development Scale

a psychomotor scale designed to assess the level of motor development in young children. It is considered a classic tool widely used in developmental screening. This test focuses on measuring motor skills through a set of tasks related to balance, hand-eye coordination, muscle coordination, fine motor skills (such as grasping and drawing), and gross motor skills (such as running, jumping, and throwing). The test provides a quantitative and qualitative picture of the child’s motor abilities in comparison with age norms, allowing you to identify any developmental delays or disorders of motor skills. It is especially effective in cases where neurodevelopmental or movement disorders are suspected in children, as well as for monitoring the effectiveness of rehabilitation, physiotherapy or occupational therapy programmes. The Miller-Palmer test is important because it not only measures physical performance, but also links motor development to a child’s readiness for learning and neuropsychological integration. Movement is fundamental to the development of perception and cognition, so any deficit in motor skills can indirectly affect a child’s learning and ability to adapt to the school and social environment.