• Welcome
Chapter One
• 1.0 Motor Observations
• 1.1 Who we are
• 1.2 Terms and Conditions
• 1.3 Contact
• 1.4 Other Publications
Chapter Two
• 2.0 A Short Introduction to the Website
• 2.1 A Practical Introduction to the Motor Observations
• 2.2 A Short Guide Using This Website
• 2.3 Abstract of Future Article
• 2.4 Data Collection
  • 2.4.1 Blind Evaluation
  • 2.4.2 Research Items
  • 2.4.3 Final Items
  • 2.4.4 Theoretical Groups
  • 2.4.5 Item Selection
• 2.5 Bibliography
• 2.6 Thank you
Chapter Three
• 3.0 Scoring and Statistic Introduction
• 3.1 Item Examples (manual)
• 3.2 Short Video of 2 Items
• 3.3 Input and Graphic Examples
• Paid Section. Please purchase the test to see the last three chapters.
• Chapter Four
  • 4.1 The Manual
  • 4.2 Worksheets
  • 4.3 Full Training Video
  • 4.4 Scoring Practice
• Chapter Five
  • 5.1 Standard Deviations
  • 5.2 Percentages by Age
• Chapter Six
  • 6.1 PDF-presentations
  • 6.2 Future Research Plans

1.0 THE MOTOR OBSERVATIONS:

A test of motor abilities that you download from the website, with raw scores computed into standard deviation scores, and receive a color print-out of the results of each item, group, and total. Designed for occupational, physical and speech therapists who work with children.

• age: children 5 years-0 months to 11 years 11 months.
• normed: on 82 American children and 117 Dutch children, which statistically could be combined to N=199.
• a video of 18 minutes to help learn the procedures and practice scoring.
• five point scoring for each item for more precision.
• items have been placed into 5 theoretical groupings based
• on motor development and sensory integration theory:
  • tone/stability,
  • equilibrium and gravity responses,
  • rotation,
  • smooth movements,
  • motor planning
• developed for pre- and post testing.

It is a tribute to Dr. Ayres and other therapists who have continued to use these items for so many years. Now we have been able to substantiate them statistically.

The Motor Observations are for your own professional use.