Movement and Function Assessment Kit (MFAK) for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities

Authors

  • Nur Sakinah Baharudin Program of Occupational Therapy, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Occupational Therapy Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pulau Pinang Branch, Bertam Campus, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Dzalani Harun Program of Occupational Therapy, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Suhaili Ibrahim Program of Occupational Therapy, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Occupational Therapy Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, University College of MAIWP International, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Hanif Farhan Mohd Rasdi Program of Occupational Therapy, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Masne Kadar Program of Occupational Therapy, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Keywords:

Assessment, Functional performance, Movement skills, Specific Learning Disabilities

Abstract

The Movement and Function Assessment Kit (MFAK) was developed to address the lack of comprehensive tools for assessing movement skills and functional performance in Malaysian children with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD). This three-phase study involved: (i) analysis using four standardized tools with 148 children with SLD, (ii) expert focus group discussions to construct MFAK items, and (iii) validity and reliability testing of the alpha-prototype with 45 participants. Results showed that MFAK is a valid and reliable tool. MFAK benefits occupational therapists, special education teachers, and parents in evaluating movement and functional abilities in children with SLD.

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Published

2025-11-30

How to Cite

Baharudin, N. S., Harun, D., Ibrahim, S., Mohd Rasdi, H. F., & Kadar, M. (2025). Movement and Function Assessment Kit (MFAK) for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(SI35). Retrieved from https://ebpj.e-iph.co.uk/index.php/EBProceedings/article/view/7436

Issue

Vol. 10 No. SI35 (2025): Nov. ICEPH-CS2025Kuching. 1st International Conference, Exhibition & Innovation on Public Health & International Community Services, 19-22 Aug 2025 (DRAFT)

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Children / Youth Environment

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