Question

An OTR is interpreting a developmental test that was administered to a 5-year-old child. The child scored in the 74th percentile for the child's age and gender group. What can the OTR conclude based on this score?

1) The child displays below-average developmental skills compared to similar children
2) Twenty-six percent of children in the sample group scored higher than this child
3) The child has major delays compared to the normative sample group
4) These scores are reliable for measuring changes and guiding treatment planning

Answer 1

The OTR can conclude that the child scored better than 74% of children in the same age and gender group and that their developmental skills are above-average.

Step-by-step explanation:

The OTR can conclude that the child scored better than 74% of children in the same age and gender group. This means that the child's developmental skills are above-average compared to similar children. The child does not have major delays and the scores are reliable for measuring changes and guiding treatment planning.