Problems of the child with mirroring movements

Abstract

Objectives: To update questions related to the presentation of mirror movements by pediatric patients. Methods: In addition to a bibliographic review, two new cases studied by the author are presented. Results and conclusions: Mirror movements, which can be a normal manifestation of the infant's motor development pattern, are rare in children over 10 years old; they may be associated with very different conditions and their pathogenesis is not clear. Sometimes, these movements affect significantly the school performance of the child who can, therefore, be considered as a mentally handicapped. Since the diagnosis is made during the examination, this condition should be ruled out in those children with hand difficulties. A support therapy should be considered in order to improve such skills.