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There is a need, among practitioners and researchers, for a feasible,
user-friendly assessment tool that evaluates overall participation and guides
intervention. This paper describes the process of construction and development of
the Participation in Childhood Occupations Questionnaire (PICO-Q) and the
establishment of its primary psychometric properties.
The 22-item instrument
measures the level, enjoyment, and frequency of performance for children's
participation in daily occupations in a variety of environments. The
questionnaire was completed by the mothers of 41 children between the ages of 6
and 10 years (24 children with and 17 children without sensory modulation
disorder). Cronbach's alpha varied from. 86 to. 89, indicating internal
consistency of items. Test-retest reliability varied from. 69 to. 86, indicating
that the instrument provides a stable measurement over time. The PICO-Q was found
to differentiate between children with and without participation restrictions.
The PICO-Q shows initial reliability and validity and has both research and
clinical application potential.

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