PEDI (Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory)

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

identify and describe FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENTS in children by assessing key functional capabilities and performance

Question 2

Domains

Answer 2

ICF: Activity, participation, environment

Measurement: ADLs, cognition, motor

Question 3

Population

Answer 3

6 mo to 7.5 years

Typically have a developmental delay

Question 4

Advantages

Answer 4

Identify treatment progress, functional deficits and establish treatment plans.

Interview style pen and paper
(no materials )

Comprehensive picture
Little training
Multiple languages

Question 4

Advantages

Answer 4

Identify treatment progress, functional deficits and establish treatment plans.

Interview style pen and paper - Y/N scoring
(no materials )

Comprehensive picture
Little training
Multiple languages

Question 5

Disadvantges

Answer 5

Boring

Expensive- $170

Long time to administer (up to an hour)

Large # of items being questioned - may not be beneficial if the therapist is aiming to look for specific movements

Some items may not be observed

Grading can be up to the parent

Question 6

What are the three parts? What do they address?

Answer 6

Functional Skills, Caregiver Assistance, and Modifications

Addresses speech, physical therapy, and occupational therapy

Question 7

Is this an adequate test for addressing SPECIFIC school-related items in an educational setting?

Answer 7

No - gives more of a COMPREHENSIVE picture