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At what age is the PEDI developmental assessment used for a child?
The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) is designed for children aged from 6 months to about 7.5 years (roughly 6 to 90 months). It can also be used for older children whose functional abilities fall within that range, since it is the skill level rather than the birthday alone that guides its use. The PEDI measures real-world independence across self-care, mobility and social function, and is one tool among several a clinician may choose.
Read the answer AnswerPediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)
The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) is a structured assessment of a child's everyday functional skills — self-care, mobility and social function — and how much caregiver help they need. It is not a diagnosis but a way to understand a child's daily abilities, set meaningful goals and track progress, and is commonly used with children who have developmental delays or disabilities.
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How the PEDI compares with the AbilityScore developmental assessment
The PEDI and AbilityScore® both measure functional abilities but answer different questions. The PEDI focuses on self-care, mobility and social function for young children with disabilities, often via structured parent interview. The AbilityScore® is a clinician-administered structured assessment mapping a child across many developmental domains against their own baseline to guide therapy. They complement each other, and any diagnosis comes only from a qualified Pinnacle clinician.
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The PEDI is a clinician-administered assessment of a child's everyday functional skills — self-care, mobility and social function — capturing both what your child can do and how much help they need, not intelligence or a diagnosis. It is most useful for setting a clear baseline and tracking progress over time. Whether it suits your child is decided with your Pinnacle clinician, and any diagnosis is formed only at a centre under qualified care.
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The PEDI is indicated for measuring everyday functional capability and caregiver assistance in children roughly 6 months to 7.5 years (PEDI-CAT extends further), across self-care, mobility and social function. Its strength is ecological, function-focused profiling well suited to cerebral palsy, developmental delay and acquired injury; its limits are informant reliance, classic-version floor effects in young children, and that it is functional rather than diagnostic.
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