Which of the following tests is MOST appropriate to perform when assessing the effect of a child's disability on the child's caregivers?

• A. School functional assessment
• B. Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory
• C. Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency
• D. Peabody Developmental Motor Scale

Answer: (B)

The main idea is choosing an assessment that captures how a child’s disability affects the family and caregivers, not just the child’s abilities. The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory is the best fit because it directly gauges both what a child can do in daily activities and how much help caregivers must provide. It includes a caregiver assistance component, which reflects the level of support the child requires at home, and it covers key functional domains like self-care, mobility, and social function. This combination makes it useful for understanding caregiver burden and planning family-centered interventions, not just measuring the child’s skills.

In contrast, tests that focus on school tasks or motor skills primarily measure participation in school settings or motor proficiency, without directly assessing how caregiving is affected at home or the resources needed to support the child.