Purpose
MABC-2 assesses motor performance and dexterity in children and adolescents by using a performance test and checklist
Acronym
MABC-2
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily Living
Coordination
Dexterity
Motivation
Range of Motion
Strength
Upper Extremity Function
Assessment Type
Performance Measure
Administration Mode
Paper & Pencil
Cost
Not Free
Cost Description
25 MABC-2 Performance Test Forms - $122.70
50 Checklists - $50.40
CDE Status
Not a CDE -- last searched 9/25/2024
- MABC-2 has 3 age bands with different tasks for the performance test
> 3-6 years old
> 7-10 years old
> 11-16 years old
- Performance test has 8 items split into three categories:
> Manual Dexterity
> Ball Skills
> Static and Dynamic Balance
- Checklist is for children 5-12 years old
> Completed by observer to assess how child performs motor activities in everyday situation and their feelings toward motor tasks
Number of Items
38 total items (8 on performance test and 30 on checklist)
- Examiner’s manual
- Intervention manual
- MABC-2 age band 1/2/3 record form
- MABC-2 checklist
- Peg board and 16 mushroom pegs
- Lacing board and lace
- Plastic cubes
- Bank box and 16-coin set
- Nuts and bolts triangle test
- Floor mats
- Balance boards
- Tape measure
- Pens
- Tabletop mat
- Bean bag
- Plastic target disc
- Tennis ball
- Masking tape
20-40 minutes
Time indicated is for performance test. Completing the checklist requires an additional 10 minutes.
Required Training
Reading an Article/Manual
Required Training Description
Reading the examiner’s manual and intervention manual included in MABC-2 kit
Instrument Reviewers
Rudy Chiu, M.S., Drexel University, Division of Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Programs
Body Part
Upper Extremity
ICF Domain
Body Function
Activity
Participation
Measurement Domain
Activities of Daily Living
Motor
Professional Association Recommendation
None found -- last searched 9/25/2024
Considerations
- Dutch, Portuguese, and Chinese versions are available
- The original MABC was published in 1992. The MABC-2 has been revised with updated norms, extended age ranges, and improved scoring.
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