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The Performance of typical children between 5 and 7.11 years in a selection of clinical observations: Preliminary data and psychometric properties in a chilean sample

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  • Erna Imperatore Universidad del Sur de California
  • Gustavo Reinoso Universidad de Nova Southeastern
  • Dominique Blanche Therapy West Inc
  • Angeles Barros Comité Académico IS Chile
Vol. 16 No. 1 (2016): Junio
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2016.41941

Abstract

Clinical observations that provide information about sensory-motor performance related to sensory processing, are commonly used in clinical practice. A group of these observations, known as clinical observations by A. J. Ayres,help diagnose sensory related dysfunctions even when normative data and statistically established validity and reliability are not available for the Chilean children. In order to develop normative data, we trained 4 independent assessors who collected data on 90 typically developing children 5 to 7.11 years of age and 26 children identified as presenting with sensory processing problems. The present study provides preliminary data about 5 observations that relate to postural control and motor planning: Standing on one foot (eyes open and closed), extensión against gravity, flexion against gravity, sequential finger touching and diadochokinesis. The results of this study indicate that these observations can help diagnose children with sensory-motor dysfunctions and be utilized for clinical applications and research.

Keywords:

Diagnostic evaluation, sensory integration, postural control, motor planning

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Imperatore, E., Reinoso, G., Blanche, D., & Barros, A. (2016). The Performance of typical children between 5 and 7.11 years in a selection of clinical observations: Preliminary data and psychometric properties in a chilean sample. Revista Chilena De Terapia Ocupacional, 16(1), 17–26. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2016.41941
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Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional
Facultad de Medicina
Universidad de Chile
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