The Preschool Kitchen Task Assessment (PKTA): Assessing Validity of a Performance-based Assessment of Executive Function

摘要: Background and purpose. Executive function (EF) deficits is a growing area of focus in pediatric occupational therapy practice. However, there lack performance-based assessments EF preschool-aged children. This study sought to establish preliminary criterion-related validity the Preschool Kitchen Task Assessment (PKTA), test preschoolers developed by Christine Berg, Ph.D., OTR/L, which children complete multi-step craft project. Subjects. Fifteen typically developing participated this study. Methods. An exploratory design was used assess PKTA. Participants completed PKTA along with several established neuropsychological EF: Behavior Rating Inventory Function - Version (BRIEF-P), Dimensional Change Card Sort, Forward Backward Digit Span Tasks. Relationships between scores were examined calculating Pearson r correlation. Results. A good significant correlation found total score BRIEF-P Inhibitory Control (r=.52), as well Self-Control Index (r=.53). fair non-significant Global Composite (r=.34), Emotional (r=.39) Working Memory (r=.29) scores. Results showed moderate relationship (r=-.48). Discussion conclusion. support PKTA, particularly strong relationships The sensitive age-related cognitive development demonstrated ecological validity. promising tool enable therapists for age group.