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What is the primary focus of the Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS) assessment?
What is the primary focus of the Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS) assessment?
For which age group is the Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS) test designed?
For which age group is the Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS) test designed?
What is the reliability score range for the AIMS test based on interobserver reliability?
What is the reliability score range for the AIMS test based on interobserver reliability?
What materials are required to conduct the AIMS assessment?
What materials are required to conduct the AIMS assessment?
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How often should the AIMS test be administered within an outpatient setting?
How often should the AIMS test be administered within an outpatient setting?
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What is the cost of the scoring sheets for the AIMS test?
What is the cost of the scoring sheets for the AIMS test?
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What is one condition under which the AIMS test is best suited?
What is one condition under which the AIMS test is best suited?
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What is the typical time required for administering the AIMS test?
What is the typical time required for administering the AIMS test?
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Which aspect of motor development does the Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS) primarily focus on?
Which aspect of motor development does the Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS) primarily focus on?
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What is the primary purpose of the Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS) assessment?
What is the primary purpose of the Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS) assessment?
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In which setting is the AIMS test most likely to be administered during the discharge planning process?
In which setting is the AIMS test most likely to be administered during the discharge planning process?
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Which of the following describes the use of additional materials required for the AIMS assessment?
Which of the following describes the use of additional materials required for the AIMS assessment?
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How is the validity of the AIMS test validated?
How is the validity of the AIMS test validated?
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What is the significance of the interobserver reliability range for the AIMS assessment?
What is the significance of the interobserver reliability range for the AIMS assessment?
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How frequently can the AIMS assessment be repeated depending on its purpose?
How frequently can the AIMS assessment be repeated depending on its purpose?
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What is the highest cost associated with the AIMS test materials?
What is the highest cost associated with the AIMS test materials?
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Which of the following items is NOT required to administer the AIMS test?
Which of the following items is NOT required to administer the AIMS test?
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What age range does the AIMS assessment specifically target?
What age range does the AIMS assessment specifically target?
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Which characteristic of the AIMS assessment indicates its appropriateness for specific groups of infants?
Which characteristic of the AIMS assessment indicates its appropriateness for specific groups of infants?
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What determines the frequency of administering the AIMS test?
What determines the frequency of administering the AIMS test?
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In what type of setting is the AIMS assessment least likely to be performed?
In what type of setting is the AIMS assessment least likely to be performed?
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How is the content validity of the AIMS assessment primarily established?
How is the content validity of the AIMS assessment primarily established?
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What is the primary focus of the AIMS measurement criteria?
What is the primary focus of the AIMS measurement criteria?
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What is indicated by the interobserver reliability score range of 0.76 to 0.99 in the AIMS assessment?
What is indicated by the interobserver reliability score range of 0.76 to 0.99 in the AIMS assessment?
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Which cost-related aspect of the AIMS assessment is true?
Which cost-related aspect of the AIMS assessment is true?
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What age range does the AIMS assessment effectively target for monitoring motor skills?
What age range does the AIMS assessment effectively target for monitoring motor skills?
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Which of the following materials is NOT required for administering the AIMS assessment?
Which of the following materials is NOT required for administering the AIMS assessment?
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Which of the following statements best describes the reliability of the AIMS test?
Which of the following statements best describes the reliability of the AIMS test?
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In which of the following settings is the AIMS test least likely to be performed?
In which of the following settings is the AIMS test least likely to be performed?
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What aspect of the AIMS test's validity is supported through expert consultation?
What aspect of the AIMS test's validity is supported through expert consultation?
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What is the main purpose of the AIMS test?
What is the main purpose of the AIMS test?
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Which of the following would be an appropriate additional material needed for administering the AIMS assessment?
Which of the following would be an appropriate additional material needed for administering the AIMS assessment?
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What timeframe is recommended for repeating the AIMS assessment?
What timeframe is recommended for repeating the AIMS assessment?
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Which age group is specifically targeted by the AIMS test in terms of motor development?
Which age group is specifically targeted by the AIMS test in terms of motor development?
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What is the primary component assessed by the AIMS test in relation to motor milestones?
What is the primary component assessed by the AIMS test in relation to motor milestones?
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What is the cost associated with purchasing the AIMS testing manual?
What is the cost associated with purchasing the AIMS testing manual?
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Which characteristic suggests that the AIMS test is best suited for specific infant groups?
Which characteristic suggests that the AIMS test is best suited for specific infant groups?
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Study Notes
Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS)
- Measures motor development in infants at risk for motor delay
- Focuses on milestones and components needed to achieve those milestones:
- Weight distribution
- Posture
- Movement against gravity
- Suitable for infants 0-18 months or until independent walking but with relatively normal movement patterns
- Norm-referenced test
- Interobserver reliability found intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.76 to 0.99 for infants 0-18 months
- Content validation achieved through a survey of Canadian pediatric physical therapists and consultation with an international panel of experts
- Costs 96forthetestingmanualand96 for the testing manual and 96forthetestingmanualand50 for a package of 50 scoring sheets
- Requires additional materials:
- Examining table for younger infants (0-4 months)
- Firm mat or carpeted area for older infants
- Toys appropriate for ages 0-18 months
- Stable bench or chair to observe pull-to-stand, standing, and cruising items
- Takes 20 minutes to administer
- Can be administered in inpatient or outpatient settings, repeated monthly or less frequently depending on the purpose of testing/intervention
- Can be performed in inpatient (potentially at evaluation but more likely closer to discharge for planning purposes), outpatient, or developmental clinics
Bayley Scales of Infant Development (Bayley 4)
- Measures multiple domains of child development
Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS)
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Measures motor development in infants at risk for motor delay.
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Focuses on attaining motor milestones and components necessary to attain the milestones which are:
- Weight distribution
- Posture
- Movement against the force of gravity
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Suitable for infants aged 0-18 months or until walking independently.
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Best suited for infants who are delayed, but have relatively normal movement patterns.
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Norm-referenced.
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Interobserver reliability found intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.76 to 0.99 of infants 0-18 months.
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Content validation was accomplished through a mail survey of Canadian pediatric physical therapists and consultation with an international panel of experts.
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96testingmanual,96 testing manual, 96testingmanual,50 testing scoring sheets (package of 50).
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Additional materials needed: examining table for younger infants (0 to 4 months), firm mat or carpeted area for older infants, toys appropriate for ages 0 to 18 months, stable wood bench or chair to observe some of the pull to stand, standing, and cruising items.
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Takes 20 minutes to administer.
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Can be administered inpatient or outpatient, and repeated monthly or less often depending on the purpose of testing/intervention.
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Setting(s) in which this would be performed: inpatient (potentially at evaluation more likely closer to discharge for planning purposes), outpatient, developmental clinic.
Bayley Scales of Infant Development (Bayley 4)
- Covers multiple domains of child development.
Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS)
- Measures motor development in infants at risk for motor delay
- Focuses on milestones and components needed to achieve them:
- Weight distribution
- Posture
- Movement against gravity
- Used for infants aged 0-18 months or until they walk independently
- Best suited for infants with delayed development but relatively normal movement patterns
- Norm-referenced
- Interobserver reliability with intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.76 to 0.99 for infants 0-18 months
- Content validity established through surveys and expert consultation
- Cost: 96fortestingmanualand96 for testing manual and 96fortestingmanualand50 for scoring sheets (package of 50)
- Requires additional materials such as an examining table, firm mat or carpeted area, toys, stable bench or chair
- Takes approximately 20 minutes to administer
- Can be administered in inpatient or outpatient settings, repeated monthly or less frequently depending on assessment goals
- Used in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, developmental clinics
Bayley Scales of Infant Development (Bayley 4)
- Assesses multiple domains of child development
Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS)
- Measures motor development in infants at risk for motor delay
- Focuses on attaining motor milestones and components necessary to achieve those milestones
- Weight distribution
- Posture
- Movement against the force of gravity
- Suitable for infants aged 0-18 months or until they can walk independently
- Most effective for infants with delays but relatively normal movement patterns
- Norm-referenced
- Interobserver reliability has shown intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.76 to 0.99 for infants from 0-18 months old
- Content validation was achieved through a survey of Canadian pediatric physical therapists and consultation with an international panel of experts
- Costs 96forthetestingmanualand96 for the testing manual and 96forthetestingmanualand50 for a package of 50 testing and scoring sheets
- Requires additional materials such as:
- Examining table for infants 0-4 months
- Firm mat or carpeted area for older infants
- Toys suitable for infants ages 0-18 months
- Stable wood bench or chair to observe pull-to-stand, standing, and cruising items
- Takes approximately 20 minutes to administer
- Can be administered in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- May be repeated monthly or less frequently based on the purpose of the test or intervention
- Can be used in inpatient, outpatient, or developmental clinic settings
Bayley Scales of Infant Development (Bayley 4)
- Assesses multiple domains of child development
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Explore the Alberta Infant Motor Skills (AIMS) assessment, a tool designed to measure motor development in infants at risk for delays. This quiz covers essential milestones, components, and requirements for conducting the assessment effectively. Gain insights into the testing process, reliability, and content validation by experts.
