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Measuring developmental and functional status in children with disabilities.

K J Ottenbacher1, M E Msall, N Lyon

  • 1University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77555, USA.

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|April 21, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This study compared three developmental assessment tools for children with disabilities. The Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM) offers efficient, relevant functional outcome data for families.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Assessment

Background:

  • Children with developmental disabilities require accurate assessments of their functional abilities.
  • Multiple instruments exist, each with unique strengths and applications.
  • Comparing these tools is crucial for evidence-based clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the performance of the Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM), Battelle Developmental Inventory Screening Test (BDIST), and Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS).
  • To evaluate the utility of these instruments in assessing children with diverse developmental disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Administered WeeFIM, BDIST, and VABS to 205 children (aged 11-87 months) with various disabilities.

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  • Utilized counterbalanced and randomized administration procedures.
  • Included a diverse sample regarding diagnoses, severity, and impairments.

    • Main Results:

    • High correlations (0.72-0.94) were found between total scores of the instruments.
    • Age and socioeconomic status did not significantly moderate the severity of disability.
    • Motor skill subscales showed the strongest correlations with age.

    Conclusions:

    • All three instruments provide valuable insights into motor, self-care, cognitive, and social skills.
    • The WeeFIM is highlighted for its shorter administration time and direct relevance to functional outcomes for families.
    • The findings support the use of these tools in evaluating children with developmental disabilities.