Pediatric Assessment Tools

Question 1

What is a true screening that needs followed up with an additional assessment tool?

Answer 1

Denver II

Question 2

What age range is the Denver II tool used for?

Answer 2

Premature 0-6 y/o who are at risk for developmental delays

Question 3

What does the Denver II assess?

Answer 3

How a child compares to others
- personal/social
- fine motor-adaptive
- language
- gross motor

Question 4

What personnel are needed to perform the Denver II? How long does it take to administer?

Answer 4

clinician and caregiver; 60 minutes

Question 5

What age population is the Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP) appropriate for?

Answer 5

0-3 years

Question 6

What does the HELP assess?

Answer 6

Early childhood development for early intervention by a trained professional
- cognition
- language
- gross motor
- fine motor
- social-emotional
- self help

Question 7

What assessment tool is found to be useful in quantifying developmental milestones and progress in children with down syndrome?

Answer 7

HELP

Question 8

How much time does it take to administer the HELP?

Answer 8

45-90 minutes

Question 9

What is the scoring like for the HELP?

Answer 9

Continual scale that ranks the child’s skill development in their specific age range

(+) present
(+/-) emerging
(A) absent

Question 10

Is the HELP easy to use?

Answer 10

Not for novice clinicians

Question 11

What does the test for infant motor performance (TIMP) assess?

Answer 11

• posture and selective control of movement for daily functional performance
• identify delayed motor development
• develop/evaluate intervention goals
• education to parents and caregivers
• assess if early intervention is necessary

Question 12

What population can be tested by the TIMP?

Answer 12

34 weeks - 4 months

Question 13

How does scoring work for the TIMP?

Answer 13

42 items to score from 0-1

–> calculate the baby’s adjusted age and use chart to compare to typically developing babies

Question 14

(true/false) The TIMP cannot be used with premature infants.

Answer 14

FALSE

Question 15

How long does it take to administer TIMP?

Answer 15

20-60 minutes depending on experience

Question 16

What is the most common assessment tool for infant development?

Answer 16

Bayley Scale of Infant and Toddler Development III (BSID-III OR Bayley III))

Question 17

What is the purpose of the Bayley III? What are the domains?

Answer 17

Assess for early childhood developmental delays

• cognition
• motor
• language
• socioeconomical
  -adaption

Question 18

What population is Bayley III made to assess?

Answer 18

16 days to 3.5 years

Question 19

How long does it take to administer the Bayley III? How many people does it require?

Answer 19

15 minutes; 1 person

Question 20

What was the DAYC2 created to assess?

Answer 20

Determine if a child is experiencing any developmental delays in any of the five domains.

–> Cognition, communication, social-emotional, physical, adaptive behavior

Question 21

What population is the DAYC2 for?

Answer 21

birth - 5 years

Question 22

How long does it take to administer the DAYC2?

Answer 22

50-100 minutes (10-20 minutes for each domain)

Question 23

(true/false) The DAYC2 can also be performed on children with atypical development

Answer 23

true

Question 24

(low/high) scores of bayley III were associated with future development of cerebral palsy in infants who were in the NICU

Answer 24

low

Question 25

What is one important precaution for the DAYC2?

Answer 25

Don't score what you can't see

Question 26

What population is the PDMS-2/peabody designed to assess?

Answer 26

1 month - 7 years

Question 27

How long does it take to perform the PDMS-2/Peabody? How many people should there be to administer the test?

Answer 27

45-60 minutes; 1-3 people

Question 28

What does the GMFM-66 assess?

Answer 28

Change in gross motor function over time in children with CP

Question 29

(true/false) The GMFM 66 can be used on children who do NOT have CP.

Answer 29

FALSE --> HOWEVER, can be appropriate for children without motor disability until 5 y/o

Question 30

What population can the GMFM 66 assess?

Answer 30

5 months to 6 years with CP --> can be appropriate for children without motor disability until 5 y/o but not recommended

Question 31

What population can the GMFM 88 assess?

Answer 31

CP, down syndrome, ABI

Question 32

What is the scoring system of the GMFM?

Answer 32

(0) does not initiate (1) initiates (2) partially completes (3) completion (9) not tested

Question 33

What is the only tool designed for children with cerebral palsy?

Answer 33

GMFM

Question 34

What is the only assessment tool that can be used on older children?

Answer 34

BOTMP (4.5-14.5 y/o)

Question 35

How long does it take to administer the BOTMP?

Answer 35

45-60 minutes

Question 36

What are the categories assessed by the BOTMP?

Answer 36

- gross motor - UE coordination - fine motor

Question 37

What is the ICF category of the BOTMP?

Answer 37

activity

Question 38

What ICF category does the GMFM fit into?

Answer 38

participation

Question 39

What population is the PEDI appropriate for?

Answer 39

6 months - 7.5 years

Question 40

What are the domains of the PEDI?

Answer 40

self-care, mobility, social functioning --> samples key functional capabilities and performance in children

Question 41

How long does it take to administer the PEDI?

Answer 41

45-60 minutes

Question 42

Who can administer the PEDI?

Answer 42

Caregiver, therapist, teacher

Question 43

(true/false) With the PEDI, if the subject is unable to answer a question or demonstrate a task, the parents are able to be interviewed for additional assistance.

Answer 43

true

Question 44

How is the PEDI scored?

Answer 44

Either "able" or "unable"

Question 45

What does the infant/toddler sensory scale assess?

Answer 45

Provides information about pediatric patients with possible sensory processing deficits contributing to their functional mobility, performance, and behavior

Question 46

What population is the infant/toddler sensory assessment targeted toward?

Answer 46

newborns - 3 years

Question 47

How long does it take to administer the infant/toddler sensory assessment?

Answer 47

15 minutes

Question 48

In the infant/toddler sensory assessment, how many questions are there for pediatric patients who are newborn - 6 months old?

Answer 48

36 questions

Question 49

In the infant/toddler sensory assessment, how many questions are there for pediatric patients who are 7 months - 3 years old?

Answer 49

48 questions

Question 50

Who can administer the infant/toddler sensory assessment?

Answer 50

physicians, OT, PT, teachers, SLP, researchers

Question 51

How was the infant/toddler sensory assessment scored?

Answer 51

5- point scale on typical performance of common sensory processing tasks

Question 52

What is the ICF category that the infant/toddler sensory assessment fits into?

Answer 52

activity

Question 53

What population responds more to the infant/toddler sensory assessment?

Answer 53

Those with autism and softer neuro s/s