Abstract
BackgroundThe Peabody Developmental Motor Scales - Second Edition (PDMS-2) has been used by health and educational professionals to assess the gross and fine motor skills of children with typical development, motor and/or cognitive delays, and disabilities. AimInvestigate the validity and reliability of PDMS-2 for use in Brazil. MethodsFor content validity, 13 professionals participated in the study. For construct validity, a sample of 637 children from birth until 71 months (0–23 months: n = 399; 24–71 months: n = 238) was assessed with the PDMS-2. ResultsThe PDMS-2 administered to the Brazilian population has psychometric characteristics equivalent to the original version. ConclusionPDMS-2 is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating Brazilian children's motor development and providing appropriate support for clinical and educational intervention plans and follow-ups.
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