Assessment of movement and function in children with specific learning disabilities (SLD)

The article describes the characteristics, as well as strengths and limitations of five standardised tools used to assess the movement and function of children with SLD

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to describe five standardised assessments of movement and function, and their strengths and limitations when used with children with SLD.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. What the five standardised assessment tools are

2. What some of the strengths and limitations of each tool are
3. Recommendations for evaluating the movement and functional abilities of children with SLD.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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