Indicates if the assistance of another person at home is essential for some activities of daily living. For younger children, indicates if the child is dependent upon a caretaker more than it is expected based on age.

Domain: INDEPENDENCE IN THE HOME. Q2a

2014-08-19

Beers, S., Hahner, T., and Adelson, P. (2005). Validity of a pediatric version of the Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOSE Peds). J. Neurotrauma 22, 1224.

If Yes, go to 2b. If No, skip to 3. For an older child, complete independence and a "No" answer should mean that the person can get washed, put on clean clothes without prompting, prepare food for themselves, deal with callers, and handle minor domestic crises. The person should be able to carry out activities without needing prompting or reminding, and should be capable of being left alone for an age appropriate period. Young children should be able to accomplish age appropriate developmental milestones without assistance (see Vineland Daily Living Skills). If a child compensates for physical disability to the point where developmental milestones are only mildly compromised, question parents to determine the level of independence (i.e., a child with a hemiparesis who is still able to complete tasks that other children of that age can be rated as independent).

Is the assistance of another person at home essential every day for some activities of daily living? For younger patients, is the child dependent upon a caretaker more so than is expected based on age?

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