Brett D. Bruininks

Robert H. Bruininks

The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency&trade;, Third Edition (BOT&trade;-3) is a versatile and comprehensive measure of gross and fine motor skills for children and young adults.

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Q-global

Material Type

Manipulatives

Manuals

Other Materials

Record Forms

Response Booklets

Stimulus Books

Report Type

Score Reports

Subscriptions

Training Type

On demand

Scoring Type

Hand/Manual Scoring

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Third Edition

The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Third Edition (BOT-3) has become the reliable motor skills assessment professionals in both education and healthcare settings reach for most. This tool measures both gross and fine motor development.

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Booklets, record forms, answer sheets, report usages & subscriptions

Test forms & reports

Manuals, stimulus books, replacement items & other materials

Support materials

Training

All tests and materials offered for BOT-3

All products

Movement Assessment Battery for Children, Third Edition

Bruininks Motor Ability Test

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Third Edition - Brief Form

Includes:
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	<li>Examiner Manual</li>
	<li>Complete Administration Easel</li>
	<li>25 Complete Record Forms (print)</li>
	<li>25 Motor Response Booklets (print)</li>
	<li>Pad of 25 Paper Folding Response Pages</li>
	<li>2 Identical Scoring Overlays (includes a Spare Overlay)</li>
	<li>Complete manipulative set</li>
	<li>Carry bag</li>
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BOT-3 Complete Kit (Print)

Includes:
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	<li>Examiner Manual (Digital)</li>
	<li>Item Picture Book (print)</li>
	<li>25 Motor Response Booklets (print)</li>
	<li>Pad of 25 Paper Folding Response Pages</li>
	<li>2 identical Scoring Overlays (includes a Spare Overlay)</li>
	<li>Complete manipulative set</li>
	<li>25 Q-Global usages for on-screen administration</li>
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Once ordered, the digital manual is accessible by logging into Q-global and visiting the Q-global Resource Library. It is a view-only digital file.

BOT-3 Complete Kit (Digital)

Includes:
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	<li>Token pad</li>
	<li>Tokens in box</li>
	<li>Scissors</li>
	<li>Target</li>
	<li>Shuttle block</li>
	<li>Tennis ball</li>
	<li>Knee pad</li>
	<li>Blocks with string</li>
	<li>Shape cards</li>
	<li>Pegboard kit</li>
	<li>Carry bag</li>
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BOT-3 Complete Manipulative Set

Includes:
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	<li>Manual/Administration Easel</li>
	<li>25 Brief Record Forms</li>
	<li>25 Brief Response Booklets</li>
	<li>Brief Manipulative set</li>
	<li>Carry bag</li>
</ul>


BOT-3 Brief Kit (Print)

BOT-3 Complete Administration Easel (Print)

Once ordered, the digital asset is accessible by logging into Q-global and visiting the Q-global Resource Library. It is a view-only digital file.

BOT-3 Complete Q-global Administration Easel (Digital)

BOT-3 Q-global Examiner Manual (Digital)

BOT-3 Examiner Manual for Complete, Fine Motor and Gross Motor kits.

BOT-3 Examiner Manual (Print)

BOT-3 Brief Manual/Administration Easel (Print)

Includes unlimited scoring per user within an account, for assessments administered using paper record forms.

BOT-3 Q-global Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Digital)

 BOT-3 Complete Record Form (Print)

Pack of 25<br />
BOT-3 Response Booklet for Complete, Fine Motor and Digital Kits.&nbsp;

BOT-3 Response Booklet (Print)

BOT-3 Brief Record Form (Print)

BOT-3 Brief Response Booklet (Print)

Folding Paper Item Response Pages on a tear-off pad of 25 for use with BOT-3 and BOT-3 Brief.

BOT-3 Folding Paper Item Response Page Pad of 25 (Print)

2 identical Scoring Overlays in an Envelope (includes a Spare Overlay).

BOT-3 Scoring Overlays in Envelope (Print)

Spiral-bound book containing examinee-facing pictures of BOT-3 items for use in conjunction with on-screen administration on Q-global.

BOT-3 Item Picture Book (Print)

BOT-3 Q-global Administration/Report (Digital)

BOT-3 Tokens 

BOT-3 Token Pad

Complementary digital file, containing examinee-facing pictures of items, to the digital administration of BOT-3 on Q-global.

BOT-3 Q-global Item Picture Book (Digital)

Gain clarity in the basics of fine motor assessment. This introductory workshop provides Occupational Therapists and allied health professionals with a structured overview of key considerations for assessing fine motor skills. You&rsquo;ll learn to plan and conduct assessments, identify barriers, and translate findings into functional goals that drive the occupational therapy process.

Introduction to Fine Motor Assessment • On Demand with Verve OT Learning

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			<h3>Audience</h3>

			<p>This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists and allied health professionals who want to build a foundational understanding of fine motor assessment. It is ideal for clinicians working with clients in paediatrics, rehabilitation, and disability settings, as well as those new to fine motor evaluation.</p>

			<h3>Course Description</h3>

			<p>Fine motor skills are essential to everyday function&mdash;from feeding and dressing to handwriting and tool use. This workshop introduces therapists to the core principles of fine motor assessment, offering practical guidance on observation, task analysis, and identifying barriers that limit participation.</p>

			<p>Focusing on the biomechanical aspects of fine motor performance, the session demonstrates how assessment findings can be applied throughout the OT process to inform functional, client-centred goals. Participants will also be directed to evidence-based models and specialised training opportunities for further learning.</p>

			<p><strong>Please note:</strong> This workshop does not provide specialised training in fine motor assessment or intervention. It serves as an introduction to key considerations and includes references to additional courses and resources for clinicians wishing to extend their skills.</p>

			<h3>Learning Outcomes</h3>

			<p>By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:</p>

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				<li><strong>Develop</strong> a baseline understanding of key considerations in fine motor assessment.</li>
				<li><strong>Build</strong> confidence in planning and conducting fine motor assessments.</li>
				<li><strong>Identify</strong> barriers and limitations revealed through assessment findings.</li>
				<li><strong>Translate</strong> findings into functional, client-centred goals.</li>
				<li><strong>Apply</strong> assessment outcomes across the OT process to inform intervention planning and evaluation with clarity and confidence.</li>
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			<h3>Prerequisites</h3>

			<p><strong>Confidentiality</strong></p>

			<p>All workshop materials, including recordings, slides, and case examples, must be treated as confidential. By enrolling, you agree to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Not copy, record, or distribute any part of the workshop content in any format.</li>
				<li>Keep your login details secure and ensure only you access the provided materials.</li>
				<li>Avoid showing or sharing content with colleagues, peers, or external groups unless they have purchased their own access.</li>
			</ul>

			<p><strong>Intellectual Property</strong></p>

			<p>All training resources, templates, workbooks, and guides are the intellectual property of <strong>Verve OT Learning</strong>. These materials are provided for your personal learning and professional development. You agree to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Use the content solely for your own clinical or educational purposes.</li>
				<li>Not reproduce, adapt, or distribute the materials without written permission from Verve OT Learning.</li>
				<li>Not screenshot, duplicate, or repurpose any part of the workshop materials, including video or text, for sharing with others.</li>
			</ul>
			<strong>Resources and Templates</strong>

			<p>Any templates or guides provided with the training are designed to support your practice. Editable versions may be supplied for you to adapt for your client work. To use these resources within a team or organisation, each professional must hold their own licence or course access.</p>

			<h3>Presenters</h3>

			<p>Hannah Spencer is an experienced Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of practice, underpinned by a strong foundation in Psychology. Her diverse clinical background spans neurology, rehabilitation, orthopaedics, surgery, workplace injury and paediatrics.</p>

			<p>Within the NDIS sector, Hannah has held roles ranging from senior management to clinical supervision, bringing both strategic insight and frontline expertise. She has also contributed to university teaching and is deeply passionate about clinical education, reflective practice and supporting therapists to discover and grow into their areas of interest.</p>
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			<h3>Looking for bespoke group training solutions?</h3>

			<p><a class="button button--primary" href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/forms/contact-us-training.html">Contact us</a></p>
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Training details

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The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency™, Third Edition (BOT™-3) is a versatile and comprehensive measure of gross and fine motor skills for children and young adults.

<p>Get instructions and help on ordering online or from our product catalog.</p>

<p><a href="/forms/contact-us-support.html" target="_blank">Contact Us</a></p>

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<p><strong>From Australia:</strong> 1300 473 277<br />
<strong>From New Zealand:</strong> +64 9886 9536</p>


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			<h3>Author Q&amp;A with Drs. Brett and Bob Bruininks</h3>

			<p>Learn more about customer- and research-led updates to this widely used motor skills assessment, and all the new features you can expect to see</p>

			<p><a class="button button--tertiary" href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/the-psychology-digest/2024/05/author-q-and-a-with-drs-brett-and-bob-bruininks.html">Learn more</a></p>
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Overview

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			<h3>Now with updated norms and improved digital utility</h3>
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			<p>The BOT-3 measures a broad array of fine and gross motor skills. Eight core subtests and one supplementary subtest allow for in-depth assessment of motor abilities and identification of areas of relative strength. With the BOT-3, you can:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Assess the motor development and proficiency of individuals from school age to early adulthood, ranging from those who are typically developing to those with mild to moderate motor challenges</li>
				<li>Support diagnosis of motor impairments</li>
				<li>Inform further evaluation, goal-setting, and interventions</li>
				<li>Develop and evaluate motor training programs</li>
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			<h3>Subtests</h3>

			<h5>Core subtests</h5>

			<ul>
				<li><strong>Fine Motor Precision</strong>: includes untimed activities that require precise control of finger and hand movement</li>
				<li><strong>Fine Motor Integration</strong>: requires the examinee to reproduce&nbsp;drawings of various geometric shapes of increasing complexity</li>
				<li><strong>Manual Dexterity</strong>: uses timed, goal-directed activities that involve reaching, grasping, and bimanual coordination with small objects</li>
				<li><strong>Upper Limb Coordination</strong>: consists of activities designed to measure visual tracking with coordinated arm and hand movement, such as catching, dribbling, and throwing a ball</li>
				<li><strong>Bilateral Coordination</strong>: contains tasks requiring body control, and sequential and simultaneous coordination of the upper and lower limbs</li>
				<li><strong>Balance</strong>: evaluates fundamental balance skills that are integral for maintaining posture when standing or walking</li>
				<li><strong>Strength</strong>: measures trunk and upper and lower body strength</li>
				<li><strong>Dynamic Movement</strong>: assesses running speed and agility</li>
			</ul>

			<h5>Supplementary subtest</h5>

			<ul>
				<li><strong>Extended Balance</strong>: involves more advanced balance skills using a balance beam</li>
			</ul>

			<h3>Features</h3>

			<p>Occupational therapists, physical therapists, developmental adaptive physical education teachers, diagnosticians, and special education professionals appreciate the BOT-3 for its:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Engaging, game-like tasks</li>
				<li>Large, clear pictures in the administration easel and optional&nbsp;demonstration videos that help examinees better understand the activities you need them to perform</li>
				<li>Supplementary Extended Balance subtest to assess higher-performing individuals (requires Balance Beam not included in kit but available separately)</li>
				<li>Three supplemental scores provide even more clinically useful information beyond the subtest and composite scores
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					<li>Skilled Manual Performance &ndash; a norm-referenced score combining scores from the three subtests focused on skilled use of the hands for fine motor activities &ndash; Fine Motor Precision, Fine Motor Integration and Manual Dexterity &ndash; to provide a &lsquo;pure&rsquo; measure of fine motor performance</li>
					<li>Movement Fundamentals Score &ndash; a criterion-referenced score&nbsp;comprising select items from across&nbsp;four BOT-3 subtests (Upper Limb Coordination, Bilateral Coordination, Balance, Dynamic Movement).</li>
					<li>Motor Planning and Coordination &ndash; a norm-referenced score encompassing items from the full BOT-3 test that were shown to have particularly high discrimination between the Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and typically developing groups</li>
				</ul>
				</li>
				<li>Separate fine motor and gross motor kits available
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					<li>The fine motor kit includes subtests for:
					<ul>
						<li>Fine Motor Precision</li>
						<li>Fine Motor Integration</li>
						<li>Manual Dexterity</li>
						<li>Upper-Limb Coordination</li>
					</ul>
					</li>
					<li>The gross motor kit includes subtests for:
					<ul>
						<li>Bilateral Coordination</li>
						<li>Balance</li>
						<li>Extended Balance</li>
						<li>Dynamic Movement</li>
						<li>Strength (Balance Beam required for Extended Balance)</li>
					</ul>
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Product Details

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			<p>The following resources are available for BOT-3:</p>

			<h3>Sample Reports</h3>

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				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/bot-3/sample-q-global-bot-3-report.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BOT-3 Q-global Sample Report</a></li>
				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/bot-3/sample-bot-3-q-global-caregiver-letter.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BOT-3 Q-global Caregiver Letter Sample</a></li>
			</ul>

			<h3>Videos</h3>

			<ul class="link-list">
				<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6jOlooa_50" target="_blank">BOT-3 Comprehensive Motor Assessment is within your grasp</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTRNT7i5iG3TeOPy9QqH9qxxb6FP0yP00" target="_blank">BOT-3 Demonstration Videos</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTRNT7i5iG3R0WI6mddQLgCjU4hbgxiTZ" target="_blank">BOT-3 Brief Demonstration Videos</a></li>
			</ul>

			<h3>Blogs</h3>

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				<li><a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/the-psychology-digest/2024/05/what-are-fundamental-movement-skills-and-why-do-they-matter.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What are Fundamental Movement Skills and why do they matter for OTs and PTs?</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/the-psychology-digest/2024/05/author-q-and-a-with-drs-brett-and-bob-bruininks.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Author Q&amp;A with Drs. Brett and Bob Bruininks</a></li>
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Resources

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			<p>Why is there no balance beam included in the Complete kit?</p>
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			<p>The BOT-3 Balance subtest does not require a balance beam, so to reduce the cost and weight of the kit, the beam was not included. However, it can be purchased separately by examiners wishing to administer the Extended Balance items. Examiners who own a BOT-2 kit will not need to purchase an additional beam as the same beam is used in BOT-2 and BOT-3.</p>
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			<p>Is there a Short Form included within the BOT-3?</p>
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			<p>No. The BOT-3 Brief is available separately and provides a brief overview of motor skills. It can be used for screening or combined with other standardised measures.</p>
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			<p>Has the BOT-2 Brief also been updated?</p>
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			<p>Yes. The BOT-3 Brief kit will be published in late&nbsp;2024.</p>
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			<p>Can I upgrade my BOT-2 or BOT-2 Brief kits to convert them to the new editions?</p>
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			<p>There is no &quot;upgrade kit&quot; available. While some of the manipulatives are the same in both kits, others have been altered for BOT-3 to improve their utility. The BOT-3 and BOT-3 Brief also have new manuals, administration easels, record forms, and response materials, so the majority of the items in the kit are new and cannot be repurposed from the old edition. However, if you have a BOT-2 balance beam, you can use this to administer the Extended Balance items.</p>
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			<p>Is there training available for the BOT-3?</p>
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			<p>Yes. There will be complimentary introductory training and paid training coming soon.&nbsp;</p>
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			<p>Why is the BOT-3 digital kit cheaper than the print kit?</p>
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			<p>The digital kit is cheaper because it doesn&#39;t include an administration easel. The administration easel is not required when administering the BOT-3 using a digital record form as all of the information contained in the easel is included within the digital record form.</p>
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			<p>What are the Growth Scale Values and how do I use them?</p>
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			<p>The Growth Scale Values (GSVs) are new for BOT-3, although they are not unique to this test. They provide a score metric that does not involve age-based comparisons. A GSV reflects the range of ability on a scale from very low to very high. An examinee&rsquo;s test performance can be placed on this scale to track improvement in ability. GSVs can be used to quantify change in performance on a given subtest over multiple administrations of the BOT-3.<br />
			<br />
			The advantage of using GSVs rather than normative scores for this purpose is that the GSV provides a quantifiable measure of an examinee&rsquo;s changes in ability, even if the amount of change is not sufficient to narrow the gap between the examinee&#39;s performance and that of their same-age peers.<br />
			<br />
			GSVs are a particularly useful supplement to traditional norm-referenced scaled and standard scores for examinees who demonstrate more pronounced motor challenges. For example, an examinee whose motor development is occurring at a slower rate than typically developing peers may not show improvement in their norm-referenced scaled score for a particular subtest from one administration to the next, but their GSV may increase, indicating that their underlying ability on the tasks in this subtest has improved.<br />
			<br />
			The reproducible form in Appendix F of the BOT-3 Manual can be used to track GSVs and determine significant change over multiple administrations of the BOT-3.</p>

			<p>Further Information on GSVs can be found in Chapters 2, 3, and 5 of the BOT-3 Examiner Manual.</p>
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			<p>How can I access the demonstration videos?&nbsp;</p>
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			<p>For Q-global users, the demonstration videos are embedded in the digital record form. Test users who don&#39;t have access to Q-global may click on the links below to watch the demo videos for the BOT-3 and BOT-3 Brief:</p>

			<ul>
				<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTRNT7i5iG3TeOPy9QqH9qxxb6FP0yP00" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 1.6rem;">BOT-3 Demonstration Videos</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTRNT7i5iG3R0WI6mddQLgCjU4hbgxiTZ" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 1.6rem;">BOT-3 Brief Demonstration Videos</a></li>
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FAQs

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			<p>The following&nbsp;webinars are available for BOT-3</p>
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