Has been
found to be effective world-wide in various cultures, as is, but
has also been standardized in many countries.
Is the most
internationally recognized and used developmental screening test.
Is routinely used to train professionals in schools of medicine,
nursing and education.
CAREFUL CONSTRUCTION:
Has precise,
well-planned standardization, which assures its validity.
Training
is available to assure standardized administration and interpretation.
Videos are available for rent or purchase to assist in precise
administration and interpretation.
VALUE IN
PRACTICE:
Is used in
a variety of settings: pediatric offices, public health clinics,
early intervention programs, home visitation programs, Early Start
and Head Start programs, childcare centers, and preschools.
Is used for
the surveillance and monitoring of a child's development, as well
as a one-time screen for problems.
Is used as
a second-stage screening tool after the Prescreening Developmental
Questionnaire II (PDQII) has identified children who need a closer
look.
Identifies
above-age-level skills.
Is especially
useful for a high-risk population since there is interaction with
the child and parent.
Encourages
addition of professional observations and history in the decision-making
process about the child's outcome.
Can be administered
by professional, para-professional, and lay screeners.
Can be used
without the parents present, as long as they are consulted about
some items.
Is available
in English and Spanish.
USEFULNESS
AS A TEACHING TOOL:
Can be a
teaching tool about development for parents.
Since parents
see their child's performance, it is a way to identify and address
concerns of the parent, as well as concerns from the screening
results.
Is a "hands-on"
screening with parents present which generally provides a fun,
as well as informative, experience for the child and the parents.
