Research

To detect and identify memory impairments that occur in every activity, with a broader cultural sensitivity (Wilson, B., Cockburn, J., Baddeley, A.)

To select specific play/leisure activities with which to engage a child by assessing the child's interest and participation in play and leisure activities (Henry, A. D.)

To quantitatively assess motor development of children (Folio, M. R., FeweLL, R. R.)

Assists clinicians in identifying a child's strengths and limitations within the school environment (Townsend, S. C., Carey, P. D., HoLLins, N. L., Helfrich, c., Blondis, M., Hoffman, A., Collins, L., Knudson, J., Blackwell, A.)

Gathers data on time use patterns and feelings about time use (Riopel, M., Kielhofner, G.)

Structured format to allow observation of interactions between mothers and children. (Barrera, M., Vella, D.)

To quantitatively measure cognitive performance (Folstein, M. F., FoLstein, S. E., McHugh, P. R.)

To assess balance impairment, detect chance in balance performance (Duncan. P. W., Weiner, D.K., Chandler, J. Studenski, S.)

Screens a wide range of cognitive skills in order to identify general problem areas (Rustad, R. A., DeGroot, T. L., Jungkunz, M. L., Freeberg, K. S., Borowick, L. G., and Wanttie, A. M.)

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 (Reid, D.)