BoHA

Both Hands Assessment (BoHA)

The BoHA is a hand function assessment intended for children with bilateral cerebral palsy (CP) aged 18 months to 12 years. The BoHA aims to measure the effective use of both hands in bimanual activity performance, as well as to quantify the possible side difference between hands.

The BoHA measures spontaneous use and quality of goal-directed actions performed with each hand separately as well as with both hands together. The BoHA was developed through adaptation of the Assisting Hand Assessment and scoring is done by observation of bimanual play using the same activities as used in the AHA. Thus, children aged 18 months – 5 years play freely with the toys in the AHA test kit, school children (6-12 years) play one of two alternative board games (Alien game and Fortress game).

Note! The test manual for administration and scoring of the BoHA are provided during the certification courses and is not included in the test kit. The sale of test kits is only available to certified AHA or BoHA raters or upcoming course participants. For order access, please contact CPTeaching at admin@cpteaching.com and provide evidence of your AHA certification or upcoming course registration

The outcome of the test renders a separate score for each hand, illustrating possible asymmetric hand use as well as a measure of bimanual performance. The BoHA is scored on 16 items (11 unimanual and 5 bimanual) scored on a 4-point rating scale.

Both Hands Assessment (BoHA)

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Other assessments in the AHA family