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The Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) is a widely used observational measure of infant gross motor development, yet evidence supporting its psychometric performance via telehealth remains limited. This study evaluated the validity of remote AIMS administration across three digital modalities compared with traditional in-person assessment. Findings demonstrated excellent agreement between remote and face-to-face scores, confirming that virtual administration provides clinically reliable information about infant motor development. Validating the AIMS for telehealth has substantial implications for equity, research, and clinical practice. Remote delivery reduces travel, cost, and logistical barriers, improving access to early developmental assessment for families in rural, remote, or low-socioeconomic contexts. Reliable remote assessment also enables broader research participation and supports hybrid clinical models that maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible. 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