lab 5: AIMS Flashcards
The AIMs can be used in what 2 purposes?
screening tool to detect, track early delays
identify delays/changes in motor development
T or F: the AIMs is meant for infants with altered movement patterns (paralysis, spina bifida, mm spasticity, hypotonia)
False!
for typically developing infants with no medical concerns but maybe suspect developmental delays
What are the 4 dimensions of the AIMs?
- prone (21 items)
- supine (9 items)
- sitting (12 items)
- standing (16 items)
*total 58 items
corrected age
chronological age - # weeks of prematurity
The AIMS is norm-referenced tool, NORMED for ____ to ____ age
40 weeks gestation to 18 months
First skill that is an O (observed) and last skill observed is called the _____
motor window
*There might be a NO in there and its okay
Insurance cares if infant is in ___% or below
10th%
*if kid is in 25th percentile, then kid falls on the line…so need good insurance justification
The AIMS has concurrent validity with __ and ___
Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (BSID)
and the Peabody Development Motor Scales (PDMS)
what is the purpose of the AIMS?
- identify infants who are delayed
- evaluate motor development over time
*note: the AIMS is only valid in identifying delays at time of testing, not predictive
If AIMS is being used for infants 18 months or younger in order to EVALUATE motor development over time, what 4 categories can it be used for?
- exhibiting normal motor development but monitored over time as part of development history (typical infants, no med concerns)
- at risk for developmental delays
- diagnosed with disorders that present with immature motor development
- infants who are identified as being immature in motor development (suspected delays)
from AIMS pdf
T or F: AIMS can be used with infants with: fetal alcohol syndrome, Downs, failure to thrive, seizure disorders, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or developmental delay
TRUE, but not infants with severe motor impairments like CP or Spina Bifida
T or F: AIMS should be used for children older than 18 months whose motor skills are at infant leevel
False
T or F: When a child with spasticity improves in motor performance functionally, pivoting with arms instead of both arms and legs, they will not be able to pass the AIMS pivot item.
True, not meant for children with spasticity
how long does it take to complete the AIMS?
20-30 minutes
If infant is ill/upset and can’t complete assessment in one session, remaining items can be readministered up to ___ after original assessment
1 week
For infants 0-3 months, they should be examined on a ____ and for infants 4-18 months, they should be examined on a ___
0-3 month: raised surface/exam table
4+: mat or carpet
*they should be naked, parent present, does not have to be examined in sequence (observed)
Practice calculating an infants age of assessment
