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Sara Rosenblum1, Irit Ezra Zandani1,2, Tsofia Deutsch-Castel3
1Laboratory of Complex Human Activity and Participation (CHAP), Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Mount Carmel, Israel.
Insights
The Child Evaluation Checklist (CHECK) aids early detection of invisible neurodevelopmental disorders in young children. This tool helps parents identify potential issues for timely intervention.
Area of Science:
- Child psychology
- Developmental pediatrics
- Clinical assessment tools
Background:
- Early identification of invisible neurodevelopmental disorders is crucial for addressing executive function deficits.
- Existing practical questionnaires for parents are lacking.
- Conditions include specific learning disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and developmental coordination disorder.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and standardize a reliable and valid assessment tool for identifying young children at risk of invisible neurodevelopmental disorders.
- The study focused on the development and standardization of the Child Evaluation Checklist (CHECK).
Main Methods:
- 186 children aged 3-6 years participated (91 with suspected disorders, 95 controls).
- Parents completed demographic questionnaires, the CHECK, and the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Preschool Version (BRIEF-P).
Main Results:
- The CHECK demonstrated high internal consistency (Part A: α = .94; Part B: α = .90).
- Significant correlations and group differences were observed between CHECK factors and BRIEF-P scores, supporting construct validity.
Conclusions:
- The CHECK facilitates timely identification of "red flags" for invisible neurodevelopmental disorders.
- It can enhance parental awareness and knowledge, prompting referrals for comprehensive evaluation and intervention.
Background:
Early identification of invisible comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders, such as specific learning disorders, attention deficit hyperactive disorders, and developmental coordination disorders, is crucial to improving children's daily functional deficits related to executive functions. However, a practical questionnaire to address parents' concerns is lacking.
Aims:
To develop a reliable and valid assessment tool that can identify young children at risk for invisible underrecognized neurodevelopmental disorders. This article describes the development and standardization of the Child Evaluation Checklist (CHECK).
Methods And Procedures:
Participants were 186 children aged 3 to 6 years: 91 with suspected invisible neurodevelopmental disorders, and 95 controls with typical development. Parents completed a demographic questionnaire, the CHECK, and the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Preschool Version (BRIEF-P).
Outcomes And Results:
The CHECK's construct validity indicated high internal consistency for each part (Part A: α = .94; Part B: α = .90) and moderate-to-high consistency for each of Part A's four factors. Significant correlations, as well as significant group differences, were found between the CHECK factors and BRIEF-P scores.
Conclusions And Implications:
Use of the CHECK allows for timely identification of suspicious ("red flags") invisible neurodevelopmental disorders. It may support parents' sufficient awareness and knowledge to refer their children for comprehensive evaluation and intervention.
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