Motor Development of Egyptian Children on the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2-Juniper Publishers
Juniper Publishers - Journal of Pediatrics Abstract Background: Peabody developmental motor scale (PDMA-2) is considered one of the most commonly used tests to assess motor development in preschool children. It provide useful and comprehensive information for early assessment. It remains unclear if the standard measured established and currently used are applicable to Egyptian children. Objectives: To establish normative data for fine motor developmental skills that can be applicable to Egyptian children. Methods: 195 Egyptian children attending nursery schools in Greater Cairo, throughout Egypt were randomly identified, based on their chronological age (from 36 to 42 months). Each child needed to achieve a screening score of at least 80% using the Portage Scale to participate in this study. If eligible, and consent was obtained, each child was subsequently evaluated monthly using the PDMS-2 for six months, longitudinally. Results: There are significant di...