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The usefulness of the Battelle Developmental Inventory Screening Test
1Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37232.
Clinical Pediatrics
|May 1, 1993
Summary
The Battelle Developmental Inventory Screening Test (BDIST) shows moderate accuracy in identifying developmental delays in children. Further research is needed, but it is a promising tool for early intervention services.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatric Assessment
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Increasing demand for accurate developmental screening tests due to early intervention research.
- The Battelle Developmental Inventory Screening Test (BDIST) offers comprehensive subtests and national standardization.
- BDIST is designed for children aged 6 months to 8 years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the accuracy of the Battelle Developmental Inventory Screening Test (BDIST).
- Evaluate BDIST's sensitivity and specificity in identifying developmental problems.
- Determine the utility of BDIST in various clinical and educational settings.
Main Methods:
- Administered BDIST to 104 children (7-83 months old).
- Utilized concurrent screening tests and criterion measures for comparison.
- Analyzed BDIST scores against established developmental benchmarks (1.5 SD below mean).
Main Results:
- BDIST demonstrated moderate sensitivity (75%) in detecting developmental problems.
- Moderate specificity (73%) was observed, with some over/under-referrals near birthdays.
- The Receptive Language (RL) subtest showed higher sensitivity but lower specificity than the total BDIST.
Conclusions:
- BDIST is a promising developmental screening instrument requiring further research.
- The RL subtest is valuable for rapid prescreening in time-constrained settings.
- BDIST aids in identifying children needing further evaluation for developmental delays.