Only 2 of 4 PBS tasks that correlated with increased PBS scores correlated with the ASKp scores. Decreased time for alternating stool touch should translate to improved abilities to ascend and descend stairs and change falls into trips or no loss of balance. This notion may explain why the improvement in alternating stool touch correlated best with the
ASKp scores, because the increased ability to alternately touch the stool suggests improved reaction time and
improved motor coordination. Increased time in tandem stance demonstrates that a child can handle a narrower base of support, which may translate to an improved ability to negotiate within a classroom. The correlation with the ASKp scores
may be explained for both of these items by the fact that many of the questions inquire about a child’s ability to maneuver within the environment.
However, there were no correlations
between the ASKp scores
and single-leg stance (which showed
the highest correlation with the PBS
scores) or forward reach. The lack of
correlation of these 2 items may be
due to the fact that the ASKp questions
were not specific to single-leg
activities or reaching activities in a
standing position, other than putting
on pant