Developmental profiles from the Battelle developmental inventory: A comparison of toddlers diagnosed with Down Syndrome, global developmental delay and premature birth

作者：Matson Johnny L^*; Hess Julie A; Sipes Megan; Horovitz Max

来源：Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 2010, 13(4): 234-238.

DOI：10.3109/17518421003736032

• BDI-2
• atypically developing
• toddlers
• developmental milestones
• Down Syndrome
• premature

Objective: Developmental profiles and milestone attainment have been examined for children suffering from various developmental disabilities. However, research comparing the same across numerous developmental disabilities is scant.
Method: Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to examine the developmental profiles of toddlers (i.e. aged 17-34 months) who were premature, diagnosed with Down Syndrome, or diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay. A total of 28 toddlers met inclusion criteria for the study.
Results: Those diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay or Down Syndrome scored significantly lower on the Battelle Developmental Inventory, Second Edition (BDI-2), compared to those who were born premature. More specifically, differences emerged on the BDI-2 domains of personal-social and motor.
Conclusion: Implications of these findings and directions for future research are discussed.

• 出版日期2010