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Basic gross motor assessment. Tool for use with children having minor motor dysfunction.

J E Hughes, A Riley

    Physical Therapy
    |April 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Basic Gross Motor Assessment effectively evaluates minor motor problems in school-aged children. This tool helps identify children needing further physical therapy, improving early intervention for developmental coordination disorder.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Physical Therapy
    • Child Development
    • Motor Skill Assessment

    Background:

    • Children with minor motor difficulties often receive inappropriate assessments in educational settings.
    • Existing measures are typically designed for severely disabled children, not those with subtle impairments.
    • There is a need for specialized tools to evaluate mild motor dysfunction in children.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce the Basic Gross Motor Assessment (BGMA) as a tool for evaluating minor motor problems.
    • To provide a standardized assessment for children aged 5 to 12 years with subtle motor challenges.
    • To identify children who may benefit from targeted physical therapy interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • The Basic Gross Motor Assessment was developed based on research into minor motor dysfunction.

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  • Standardized procedures were established for the assessment.
  • Normative data were collected from 1,260 randomly selected children (aged 5 years 6 months to 12 years 5 months).
  • Validity and reliability were confirmed with an additional 285 subjects.

    • Main Results:

    • The Basic Gross Motor Assessment demonstrates utility in identifying children with minor motor problems.
    • The assessment provides a reliable and valid method for evaluating gross motor skills in the target age group.
    • It aids in distinguishing children who require further specialized physical therapy evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • The Basic Gross Motor Assessment is a valuable instrument for pediatric physical therapists in educational settings.
    • It facilitates the identification and management of children experiencing minor motor difficulties.
    • The BGMA supports timely intervention, potentially improving functional outcomes for children with developmental coordination disorder.