A 4-year-old child is diagnosed with Down syndrome. Which of the following pediatric standardized tests would be most appropriate to administer if the child and family's goal was to improve ability to transfer into and out of a car, walk up and down stairs safely, brush teeth and dress independently, and play interact with peers?
A) Alberta Infant Motor Scale
B) Gross Motor Function Measure
C) Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2
D) Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory

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The PEDI is an age appropriate test (1 month to 6 years of age) for this child and takes into account all of the areas of concern of the family/child at the activity/participation level including self-care, motor, and social function. The other tests primarily assess gross/fine motor skills and do not look at self-care or social areas.

A 4-Year-Old Child Is Diagnosed with Down Syndrome