Table 1.
Standardized Tools that Measure Participation in Young Children
| Name | Purpose | Age Range | Administration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)74 | Identifies activities children need to or would like to participate in and measures change in performance and satisfaction over time | All ages | Interview with child or parent |
| Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) and Preferences for Activities of Children (PAC)67 | Examines diversity, intensity, enjoyment, and context of activities of children and preference for participation in activities | 6–21 y | Self-report questionnaire/interview |
| Miller Function and Participation Scales (M-FUN)69 | Participation checklists measure participation in activities at home and school | 2–8 y | Parent, teacher, and child questionnaires |
| Participation and Environment Measure—Children and Youth (PEM-CY)75 | Measures participation at home, school, and in the community, as well as environmental factors | 5–17 y | Parent-report questionnaire |
| School Function Assessment (SFA)76 | Measures participation, task supports, and performance of school-related tasks | Kindergarten sixth grade | Questionnaire completed by school professional who has observed child's performance in school |
| Preschool Activity Card Sort (PACS)77 | Measures participation in and level of assistance needed in 6 domains (self-care, community mobility, high-demand leisure, low-demand leisure, social interaction, domestic, education) | 3–5 y | Parent interview |