Design and validation of AQUA CHILD—Pre‐aquatic questionnaire assessing child development

Abstract

Abstract Purpose We developed a proxy questionnaire for parents of children with Developmental Delay (DD) to provide comprehensive information for instructors about the child's functioning before participating in aquatic activities. This dedicated information will enable a high‐quality treatment plan to promote the child's functioning in everyday life. Methods Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Coreset development and linking rules method, a set of questions was constructed in a preliminary process. A draft version was sent to instructors and parents in Israel. Seventy‐five questionnaires from instructors and 25 from parents returned to the statistical analysis procedure. Reliability and face validity were analyzed by experts. Results and conclusions The questionnaire showed high validity and reliability for its purposes and allowed self‐completion by the parents.

Keywords

• aquatics
• assessment
• children
• developmental delay
• disability and health: children and youth version (ICF‐CY)
• The International Classification of Functioning