Cerebral Palsy Exam 2026: Full Guide for Physical Therapy Preparation

The main idea is that this tool provides an outcome-focused snapshot of what a child can do in daily life right now and shows how that ability changes over time with development or intervention. It describes functional performance across everyday tasks and notes the amount of assistance the child needs, which helps you plan goals and track progress across visits. It isn’t just a screen for a single skill, nor is it a cognitive development test or a gait analysis protocol. While mobility is part of daily function, the PEDI covers self-care, mobility, and social function to give a broad view of functional independence.