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


METHODS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
Implications of these findings and directions for future research are discussed.
Matson
Johnny L
JL
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. johnmatson@aol.com
Hess
Julie A
JA
Sipes
Megan
M
Horovitz
Max
M
D000704:Analysis of Variance; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D002657:Child Development / Q000502:physiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D018579:Patient Selection; D047928:Premature Birth / Q000503:physiopathology*