Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)

what type of assessment is the PEDI

standardized (normative); behavior checklist (occupation-based too based-on folder)

what is the purpose of the PEDI

Measure the abilities of children with disabilities in the areas of self-care, mobility and social function activities via unable/able checklist

Measures overall need for caregiver assistance in self-care, mobility, and social function via a checklist, as well as modifications provided

what is the population the PEDI can be used with

6months to 7.5 yrs (typically for those children with physical impairments)

what is something to considered when thinking of the PEDI population

that it can be used with adult who are preforming less than 7.5 years of age

what is the testing time for the PEDI

20-60minutes