TY - JOUR
T1 - Schedule of Growing Skills II
T2 - Pilot Study of an Alternative Scoring Method
AU - Williams, Margiad
AU - Hutchings, Judy
AU - Bywater, Tracey Jane
AU - Daley, David
AU - Whitaker , Christopher
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - The accurate early identification of developmental delay in young children is important. The aim of this study was to highlight and propose a solution to problems associated with scoring a UK developmental screening tool known as the Schedule of Growing Skills II. Potential problems associated with the sensitivity of this screening tool were identified. As a possible solution to this problem, an alternative scoring method was developed to yield a developmental quotient. A pilot investigation of the new scoring method was conducted through comparisons with the Griffiths Mental Development Scales. Forty-three children aged 0 - 5 years were recruited and administered both developmental assessments. Results from both assessments were compared to examine validity. Both the new and published scoring methods showed good concurrent validity, however the new scoring method demonstrated better criterion-related validity in terms of higher sensitivity, comparable specificity, generally higher over-referrals, and lower under-referrals. The Schedule of Growing Skills II could be a valid, cost-effective way of screening for developmental delay in young children using this new, more sensitive scoring method.
AB - The accurate early identification of developmental delay in young children is important. The aim of this study was to highlight and propose a solution to problems associated with scoring a UK developmental screening tool known as the Schedule of Growing Skills II. Potential problems associated with the sensitivity of this screening tool were identified. As a possible solution to this problem, an alternative scoring method was developed to yield a developmental quotient. A pilot investigation of the new scoring method was conducted through comparisons with the Griffiths Mental Development Scales. Forty-three children aged 0 - 5 years were recruited and administered both developmental assessments. Results from both assessments were compared to examine validity. Both the new and published scoring methods showed good concurrent validity, however the new scoring method demonstrated better criterion-related validity in terms of higher sensitivity, comparable specificity, generally higher over-referrals, and lower under-referrals. The Schedule of Growing Skills II could be a valid, cost-effective way of screening for developmental delay in young children using this new, more sensitive scoring method.
U2 - 10.4236/psych.2013.43021
DO - 10.4236/psych.2013.43021
M3 - Article
SN - 2152-7199
VL - 4
SP - 143
EP - 152
JO - Psychology
JF - Psychology
IS - 3
ER -