Pediatric Physical Therapy · 2013 · 23 citations · 16 references
EducationHuman DevelopmentPediatricsEarly InterventionPediatric DisabilityPhysical DisabilitiesChildren With DisabilitiesDevelopmental DisabilitiesDisability AssessmentDisability EvaluationNeurodevelopmental DisordersSensory ImpairmentChild Developmental AssessmentChild Disability AssessmentEarly Intervention InclusionFunctional Performance CriteriaFunctional Performance DataSensory Processing DeficitsSocial Function Of PerformanceSocial-emotional Skills
In Brief Purpose: To examine the capability and performance of children with sensory processing disorders (SPD) compared with children who are developing typically and those with physical disabilities (PD). Methods: Participants included parents/caregivers of 81 children ranging in age from 1 to 7.3 years; 57% were boys. The child's therapist interviewed the parents using the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) to measure functional performance. Results: Children with SPD demonstrated significant differences from children in the other groups in functional skills and caregiver assistance within 3 domains (self-care, mobility, social function). Conclusions: The PEDI can be used to (1) identify functional delays in young children with SPD, which can affect participation in age-appropriate self-care, mobility, and social skills, and (2) determine appropriate referrals for early intervention. Findings from this study show the PEDI can be used to identify functional delays in young children with SPD and identify children needing early intervention services.
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Grace T. Baranek, Fabian J. David, Michele D. Poe et al. · Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry · 2005 · 966 citations