title: A review of neuromotor tests and the construction of a scored neuromotor examination for four-year-olds.
abstract: We have reviewed the methodologies in construction of some widely used tests and constructed a computer-compatible scored method for the neuromotor evaluation of four year olds. Using the data from 333 neurological assessments, factor analysis indicated five subscales. Alpha coefficients show high reliability for both subscales and total scores. Using data from a second sample, we describe predictive validity for the five subscales and total score.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Roskilde County Hospital, Denmark.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Petersen
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ellison
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sharpsteen
mesh_terms: D002657:Child Development / Q000502:physiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015203:Reproducibility of Results