Review of the Bruininks Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT 2)
The Bruininks Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (Bruininks, 1978) is a standardized, norm referenced measure used by physical therapists and occupational therapists in clinic and school practice settings. This test recently was revised and published as the Bruininks Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT 2; Bruininks Bruininks, 2005) The BOT 2 is an individually administered measure of fine and gross motor skills of children and youth, 4 through 21 years of age. It is intended for use by practitioners and researchers as a discriminative and evaluative measure to characterize motor performance, specifically in the areas of fine manual control, manual coordination, body coordination, and strength and agility. The BOT 2 has both a Complete Form and a Short Form. This review of the BOT 2 describes its development and psychometric properties; appraises strengths and limitations; and discusses implications for use by physical therapists and occupational therapists.
Physical occupational therapy in pediatrics