What age range does the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) assess?

The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) is specifically designed to assess gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy and other conditions affecting motor development. The appropriate age range for the GMFM is from 5 months to 16 years.

This assessment tool evaluates how well a child can perform various gross motor skills, such as lying, sitting, crawling, and walking. By encompassing children from 5 months, when significant motor development begins, to 16 years, it reflects the full range of motor capabilities during these developmental years, allowing for tracking progress in motor skills as children grow older. This broad age range is essential because it includes a critical period of growth and motor skill acquisition, providing valuable insights for therapists and caregivers to tailor interventions accordingly.