What are sensorimotor functions?

Sensorimotor functions are how your body uses touch and movement to know what’s going on around you.

Imagine you're playing with a toy car. When you push it, you see it move, that's motor function, because your hand is moving the car. But when you feel the car bump into something, or notice how rough or smooth the floor is under the wheels, that's sensorimotor work, your body is using sensory information (what you feel) and movement to understand what’s happening.

Think of your hands like detective shoes. When you touch something, they gather clues, like if it’s hot, cold, bumpy, or soft. Then your brain takes those clues and tells your body how to move, like grabbing the toy car again or stopping it from falling off the table.

Your body has a sensorimotor team working all day: your skin feels things, your muscles move, and your brain puts it all together. It’s like having a group of friends who pass notes to each other so you can play, or catch a ball, without thinking too much about it.

So sensorimotor functions are just your body's way of saying, “I feel this, I move that, and everything makes sense!”