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Appraisals of Disability: Primary and Secondary Scale
Area of Assessment
CognitionMental Functions
Time
minutes , ADAPSS-sf: 5-10 minutes; ADAPSS: 10-20 minutesThe psychology team at the National Spinal Injuries Centre, UK, have developed an excel tool* which automates scoring for the ADAPSS and ADAPSS-sf to save administration time:
• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tUYjDZ68To4O-scPECILQj6Ld6MJuAFt/edit?gid=242269262#gid=242269262
The scoring tool contains the instructions for the scale, references the literature and the scale itself. Scores are inputted electronically and the total scores/interpretations of scores are automatically generated. Details regarding scoring interpretation are also included. Please note that you need to enable macros for these scoring tools to work properly.
*Please note that you need to download a copy of the scoring tool, instead of using it directly on the google drive.
cost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
‘College is Possible’: Larke’s Advice for Students With Disabilities
Larke always has driven to be independent, and she wants kids with CP or other disabilities to believe that college is possible for them, too. Below read a Q&A with Larke’s advice for students who want to continue their education.
Patient Story
Ask the Expert: Matthew Grissom, MSN, on Rehabilitation Nursing
In the following Q&A, Matthew shares his experiences as a rehabilitation nurse:
Blog
‘College is Possible’ With Cerebral Palsy: Larke’s Story
Larke J. was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) when she was only nine months old. While she was a baby, she started coming to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on an outpatient basis — with her mom and dad, Angela and Armand, taking full advantage of early, specialized therapy for CP during the years when Larke’s brain was developing rapidly.
Patient Story
Nine-Hole Peg Test
Area of Assessment
Bodily FunctionsMovement
Time
minutes , Or until the child discontinues the assessment.Assessment Type
Observercost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
Parkinson's Disease PWR! Circuit
PWR!Moves® and PWR!Circuit Group classes were developed by Dr. Becky Farley, a physical therapist, neuroscientist and Parkinson exercise specialist.
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