Examination and Evaluation in School-Based Practice

Course overview

What tests and measures should physical therapists use in school settings? Are they different from other pediatric practice settings? First, the school-based physical therapist must understand the multiple meanings of the term "evaluation" in a school setting. With the school focus on participation and educational and functional outcomes the most appropriate tests and measures should be selected. A number of these tests and measures will be reviewed in more detail on the School Function Assessment (SFA) and PEDI-CAT and use of goal attainment scaling (GAS) as an outcome measure.