Journal article
Using the Gross Motor Function Measure to Evaluate Motor Development in Children with Down Syndrome
Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, v 21(2-3), pp 69-79
2002
PMID: 29494303
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to describe our clinical experiences in using the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) to evaluate motor development in children with Down syndrome and to provide strategies we found helpful in enhancing a child's adherence to standardized testing. The issues discussed are: (1) strategies for test administration; (2) modifications in administration and scoring; (3) reliability of the GMFM using the modified administration and scoring procedures; and (4) applications of the GMFM for clinical practice. The strategies and recommendations address the particular characteristics of children with Down syndrome and allow for their progress to be monitored relative to other children with Down syndrome rather than to children without motor delays. Future studies validating the use of specific goal areas for the administration and scoring of the GMFM for children with Down syndrome are recommended.
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- Title
- Using the Gross Motor Function Measure to Evaluate Motor Development in Children with Down Syndrome
- Creators
- Maryan Gémus - 1McMaster University School of Rehabilitation Science and CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, USARobert Palisano - 2Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA, USADianne Russell - 3CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, USAPeter Rosenbaum - 3CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, USAStephen D Walter - 4CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University (CEB), USABarbara Galuppi - 5CanChild Centre for Disability Research, McMaster University, USAMary Lane - 6Paediatric Physiotherapy Services, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
- Publication Details
- Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, v 21(2-3), pp 69-79
- Publisher
- Informa UK Ltd
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]
- Other Identifier
- 991014877772204721