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R P Erhardt

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PubMed1987

Sequential levels in the visual-motor development of a child with cerebral palsy.

This case report has described an occupational therapy program for the treatment of a subject with visual-motor problems related to the total pattern of motor dysfunction in cerebral palsy. The intervention plan used visual stimulation activities that were developmentally and functionally appropriate and contributed to observable and measurable improvement within 1 year. Further research on this developmentally referenced instrument will include an interrater reliability study.

Cerebral Palsy↗
PubMed1981

A developmental prehension assessment for handicapped children.

A study consisting of three components is reported. During Phase One an extensive literature search led to a compiled set of norms for reflexive and voluntary prehensile development. Phase Two included the clinical use and revision of the resultant Erhardt Developmental Prehension Assessment (EDPA). Phase Three involved the testing of the EDPA for interrater reliability, which resulted in highly significant intraclass correlations. Single test item correlations were also analyzed to identify items needing clarification or alteration in preparation for final revision of the instrument. A sample application in the clinical field is illustrated by segments of an EDPA used to develop an Individualized Educational Plan, required by Federal Law 94-142 (Education of All Handicapped Children).

Child, Preschool↗