DeGangi Berk Test

Question 1

Criterion or Norm?

Answer 1

Crtierion

Question 2

Purpose

Answer 2

Assessment for SENSORY INTEGRATION - looking for delays in sensory, motor, perceptual skills, and learning problems

Question 3

Describe the test

Answer 3

Three subdomains including postural control, bilateral motor integration, and reflex integration

(**items in each subdomain assess many of the same components of different tasks in order to link them to the same general domain)

3-5 y/o

Question 4

ICF domains addressed:

Answer 4

Activity Limitations and Participation Restrictions

Question 5

Advantages

Answer 5

early detection of sensory processing deficits that could lead to learning difficulties

easy to administer - quick/efficient way to assess domains in unique postures and positions that resemble functional tasks

Sensitive to effects of intervention

track progress

Question 6

Disadvantages

Answer 6

Limited age range

Only identifies that deficits in sensory integration are present (no cause)

Cannot be compared to a norm group

Does not fully assess quality of movement, mostly assess child’s ABILITY to complete task

Cant be used for eligibility