Polyhandicap, appareillage orthopédique et psychomotricité – réflexion – témoignage

Abstract

The people suffering multiple disabilities are surrounded by a lot of orthopedic appliance. Directly in contact with their body, they impact the psychomotor functions, the path to self-discovery, the exploration of the environment and of other people. Learning to be comfortable with this body is also crucial. This text, far from being comprehensive, brings a testimony and a reflection on the orthopedic appliance in light of the basic psychomotor functions.