Clinical Adaptive Test/Clinical Linguistic Auditory Milestone Scale in early cognitive assessment

Area of Science:

• Developmental Pediatrics
• Child Psychology
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

• Early detection of developmental delay is crucial for timely intervention.
• Standardized assessments are vital for accurate diagnosis in infants and toddlers.
• The Clinical Adaptive Test/Clinical Linguistic Auditory Milestone Scale (CAT/CLAMS) offers a potential screening tool.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the correlation between the CAT/CLAMS and the Bayley Scales of Infant Development--Mental Scale (BSID).
• To assess the sensitivity and specificity of the CAT/CLAMS in identifying cognitive delay.

Main Methods:

• Correlational analysis was performed on data from 61 infants and toddlers.
• Participants were evaluated using both the CAT/CLAMS and the BSID.
• Statistical significance was determined for the observed correlations.

Main Results:

• Highly significant correlations were found between CAT/CLAMS and BSID scores.
• The CAT/CLAMS demonstrated 88% sensitivity and 67% specificity for detecting mental retardation (BSID < 70).
• Demographic factors like gender, race, and gestational age did not affect the correlation.

Conclusions:

• The CAT/CLAMS is a reliable tool that correlates well with the established BSID.
• The CAT/CLAMS can be effectively utilized as an instrument for screening and detecting cognitive delay in young children.
• Findings support the use of CAT/CLAMS in clinical settings for early identification of developmental issues.