Pediatric SOMs Flashcards
What is the General Movements Assessment (GMA) used for, and which pediatric population does it assess?
The GMA is used to predict cerebral palsy (CP) by assessing spontaneous movement patterns. Population: Infants (birth to ~5 months ((20 weeks))), especially preterm or at risk for CP.
What is the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), and who is it used for?
The PEDI assesses functional skills, caregiver assistance, and modifications in children with disabilities. Population: 6 months – 7.5 years (can be used beyond for kids with delays).
What is the School Function Assessment (SFA), and who is it designed for?
The SFA measures a child’s participation, task supports, and activity performance in a school setting. Population: School-aged children (K – 6th grade) with disabilities.
What is the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS-2), and what is its purpose?
The PDMS-2 evaluates gross and fine motor skills to identify motor delays. Population: Birth – 5 years.
What is the Bayley Scales of Infant Development (Bayley), and what does it assess?
The Bayley assesses cognitive, language, motor, social-emotional, and adaptive behavior. Population: 1 – 42 months (birth – ~3.5 years).
What is the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE), and what is it used for?
The HINE detects neurological impairments and predicts CP. Also used to track motor progression in SMA Type II & III. Population: Infants (2 – 24 months), at risk for CP or SMA.
What is the North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA), and which population is it for?
The NSAA evaluates motor function in kids with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Population: Children with DMD, typically 4+ years.
What is the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), and who is it for?
The BOT-2 assesses higher-level gross & fine motor skills, including strength, agility, and coordination. Population: 4 – 21 years (best for kids with mild motor deficits, like DCD).
What is the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP), and what does it evaluate?
The TIMP evaluates postural and movement control to predict motor delays. Population: 34 weeks gestation – 4 months post-term.
What is the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS), and what population does it assess?
The AIMS screens for gross motor delays based on observational milestones. Population: Birth – 18 months (best for early motor delay detection).
What is the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), and who is it used for?
The GMFM assesses gross motor function over time in kids with CP. Population: Children with CP (5 months – 16 years, but best for kids under 5).
