Abstract:SUMMARY
A questionnaire was sent to 277 members of the British Paediatric Association asking whether they use developmental tests, which tests they use, and what they use them for. 192 replies were received, of which 132 said that developmental tests are used. Most (74) said they use a selection of test items, and the Griffiths and Gesell are the two main published tests used. The principal use of tests is on babies thought to be backward, followed by those with special handicaps and those offered for adoption… Show more
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