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The aim of this study was to present the development of an instrument to collect
disability information in school settings, based on the International
Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, Children and Youth version
(ICF-CY): the ICF-PEI Schedule (ICF-CY-based schedule for Individualized
Education Plan). Through an action-research process, a group of 14 teachers
participated in the definition of a comprehensive list of ICF-CY categories,
which were then used in a pilot test: categories relevant in at least 30% of the
cases were retained. Teachers also reported the most relevant difficulties they
had in using the ICF-CY questionnaires: these were discussed in plenary. On the
basis of a pilot test and teachers' difficulties, a set of structured, easy to
use and feasible questions for the school context were developed. A total of 118
ICF-CY categories were included in the preliminary list and 67 were retained. The
most relevant difficulties in using ICF-CY questionnaires were as follows:
obtaining reliable information on bodily impairments; using capacity in
activities and participation; using qualifiers in 'borderline situations'; and
identifying systems and policies as barriers or facilitators. The ICF-PEI
Schedule is composed of 62 items, with a simplified rating scale. Teachers are
asked to rate performance, which is directly observed, and to address which
environmental factors impact it; thus, environmental factor rating is simplified.
The ICF-PEI Schedule was drafted as a feasible instrument for school settings to
collect and exploit functioning and disability data. Teachers can fruitfully
employ it to assist in the definition of educational objectives and verify them
longitudinally.

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