An interesting study has been published according to which encourage early motor development in babies, through motor experiences such as trying to take things or manipulate toys, favors its sociability.
It was performed with children just three months old, who underwent active motor tests, such as playing with mittens with velcro to pick up toys. After two weeks, they observed that children had a preference for faces rather than toys, rather than children who had not undergone these tests, so they deduce that motor experiences drive the social development of children. Promoting, in this way, the understanding of the world around them.
The remarkable thing is that the findings on motor training could be very beneficial for children with problems in social interactions, such as children with autism.
When motor skills are delayed, as in autism cases, the future of social interactions and the development of children can be negatively affected. On the other hand, as motor skills advance, other skills are also enhanced, creating strong connections between seemingly unrelated fields.
Previous research indicates that children affected by autism spectrum disorders have less interest in faces, so children who are at risk of autism may benefit from early motor development to favor its sociability.
