Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) Self-Instructional Training CD-ROM (Clinics in Developmental Medicine (Mac Keith Press))
Mary Lane
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) Self-Instructional Training CD-ROM (Clinics in Developmental Medicine (Mac Keith Press))
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Lane
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how doctors figure out what movements kids can do and how to help them get better? Imagine a special tool that shows every little move, from sitting to standing, with videos that explain it all. But how do these experts learn to use this tool just right?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This CD-ROM serves as a self-instructional guide for medical professionals to effectively use the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), a clinical tool designed to assess motor skills in children. It provides detailed instructions, scoring guidance, and video demonstrations to ensure accurate administration and interpretation. Suitable for practitioners and researchers, this material is technical and best suited for professional use rather than for children despite the middle-grade reading level.
Why we rated Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) Self-Instructional Training CD-ROM (Clinics in Developmental Medicine (Mac Keith Press)) 11C
Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) Self-Instructional Training CD-ROM (Clinics in Developmental Medicine (Mac Keith Press)) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 200 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) Self-Instructional Training CD-ROM (Clinics in Developmental Medicine (Mac Keith Press)) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) Self-Instructional Training CD-ROM (Clinics in Developmental Medicine (Mac Keith Press)) as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) Self-Instructional Training CD-ROM (Clinics in Developmental Medicine (Mac Keith Press)) explores paediatric medicine, medical training, neurology, and professional development — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about paediatric medicine, medical training, neurology.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781898683308
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- Mac Keith Press
- Published
- August 11, 2003
- Type
- Fiction