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Assessing children's development using parents' reports. The Child Development Inventory

H Ireton1, F P Glascoe

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455, USA.

Clinical Pediatrics
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
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The Child Development Inventory (CDI) effectively assesses child development from parent reports, aiding pediatricians. It accurately identifies developmental strengths and challenges in young children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Pediatricians require efficient tools for comprehensive child development assessment.
  • Parental reports offer valuable insights into a child's developmental trajectory.
  • Early identification of developmental issues is crucial for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Child Development Inventory (CDI) as a tool for assessing child development.
  • To determine the CDI's validity and reliability in a community sample.
  • To explore the correlation between CDI results and academic achievement.

Main Methods:

  • The Child Development Inventory (CDI) was administered to parents of children aged 15 months to 5 years.
  • Norms and validity were established using a community sample of 568 children.

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  • Correlations were analyzed between CDI scales, age, and academic achievement in kindergarten.

    • Main Results:

    • CDI developmental scales showed a strong correlation with age (r = 0.84).
    • CDI results accurately identified children in early childhood/special education.
    • CDI scales demonstrated significant correlations with kindergarten academic achievement, particularly reading.

    Conclusions:

    • The Child Development Inventory (CDI) is a valid and reliable measure for assessing child development.
    • Parental completion of the CDI offers an effective approach for busy pediatric practices.
    • CDI findings aid pediatricians in identifying developmental strengths and potential problems.