Sitting Assessment for Children with Neuromotor Dysfunction (SACND)
The SACND is an observational measure which can document the quality of sitting of children with neuromotor disabilities. It is divided into a Rest Module and a Reach Module. Four behaviours are assessed in each module: a) Postural Tone b) Postural alignment c) Postural alignment d) balance
Authors: Reid, D. Age-Range: 2 years - 5 yearsTakes 5mins for each module (rest and reach) however allow 1-1.5hrs for setting up equipment, establishing client rapport and analysing the data. NB: requires use of a videocamera. all the materials include:
- Timer/Stopwatch
- Videocamera & Tripod
- Videotape
- DVD/Video and TV/monitor for child to watch during assessment
- Childrens books
- Bench
- Block for foot support
- Mats
- Object board (Acrylic with cut out toys attached with Velcro)
Publisher:
Denise Reid, Ph.D., M.Ed., B.Sc.(O.T.)
See http://www.utoronto.ca/gdrs/faculty/Reid.htm For contact details.
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