TABLE 2.

Examples of Comments by Panel Members

UEGMS Item 1: Elevates head > 45° with evidence of forearm weight bearing in prone. Criterion: Elevates head more than 450 while bearing weight on one or both forearms.
Rater 2: “ Delete ‘placed in prone’ from criterion and add ‘in prone’ to the end of the descriptor.	Rater 9: “Supports weight on one or both forearms in prone lying?”

UEGMS Item 7: Fully elevates trunk in sitting by extending elbows Criterion: In sitting, arms at sides, extends elbows to lift body off support surface so there is no contact between the pelvis and the support surface.
Rater 6: “This seems like pushups in sitting; I don’t know how functionally relevant this is.”	Rater 9: “This item is a task that emphasizes UE weight support. I think a good item.”

UEGMS Item 10: Pushups	Criterion: Completes five full body pushups in prone, elbows and knees extended completely.
Rater 5: “Good item if emphasis UE strength.”	Rater 6: “Have not seen this item on other developmental assessments.