Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM)

Evaluates change in motor function for children with cerebral palsy (has also been used for children with Down Syndrome)

Authors: RusseLL, D., Rosenbaum, P., Gowland, C., Hardy, S., Lane, M., Plews, N., McGavin, H., Cadman, D., Jarvis, S.  Age-Range: Children

"The GMFM is a clinical measure designed to evaluate change in gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy. There are two versions of the GMFM: the original 88-item measure (GMFM-88) and the more recent 66-item GMFM (GMFM-66). Items on the GMFM-88 span the spectrum from activities in lying and rolling up to walking, running and jumping skills. The GMFM-66 is comprised of a subset of the 88 items that has been shown to be unidimensional." (From the link above)