Poster Session
Issue Date: August 2020
Published Online: August 01, 2020
Updated: July 29, 2020
Performance of Typical Adults With and Without Self-Reported Fearfulness to Movement on the Gravitational Insecurity Assessment—Revised
Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Laura Ruzzano, MSc, OTR/L; Alison Teasdale
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • Spiral Foundation, Newton, MA, USA
  • Los Angeles Unified Schools, Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • Spiral Foundation, Newton, MA, USA
Article Information
Education of OTs and OTAs / Mental Health / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Assessment/Measurement
Poster Session   |   August 01, 2020
Performance of Typical Adults With and Without Self-Reported Fearfulness to Movement on the Gravitational Insecurity Assessment—Revised
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2020, Vol. 74, 7411500019. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO3805
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2020, Vol. 74, 7411500019. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO3805
Abstract

Date Presented 03/26/20

Gravitational insecurity presents significant challenges throughout the lifespan. This poster examines performance of typical adults on a standardized assessment of gravitational insecurity originally designed for children, to determine if adaptation to its use was needed for use with adults. Age, self-reported fearfulness to movement, and performance on individual items were all examined as factors potentially impacting use of the assessment with adults.

Primary Author and Speaker: Teresa May-Benson

Additional Authors and Speakers: Laura Ruzzano

Contributing Authors: Alison Teasdale