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This study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese version
of the Affordance in the Home Environment for Motor Development - Toddler version
(AHEMD-Toddler-C) for children developing typically (DT) or having motor delays
(MD). This was a methodology study. Parent-child dyads with DT (n = 106,
mean age of 27.9 months) and with MD (n = 45, 23.6 months) were enrolled. For
test-retest reliability, parents completed AHEMD-Toddler-C twice within 2 weeks.
For convergent validity, correlations were analysed between AHEMD-Toddler-C and
Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment Inventory (HOME), and between
AHEMD-Toddler-C and family variables. RESULTS: Test-retest reliabilities for
AHEMD-Toddler-C were adequate except for Variety of Stimulation (VS) subscale.
For convergent validity, the correlation coefficients between AHEMD and HOME were
0.44 (p <0.05). Two subscales of motor toys of AHEMD demonstrated convergent
validity with Learning Material subscale of HOME and some family variables in
children with MD. Inside Space subscale of AHEMD correlated with family
variables. Outside Space (OS) subscale of AHEMD was not significantly correlated
with HOME or family variables. CONCLUSION: AHEMD-Toddler-C is a new measure
option to explore the relationships between home environment and motor
development in Chinese-speaking countries. Nevertheless, VS and OS subscales
should be used cautiously.

Langue : ANGLAIS