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Early Detection of Developmental Delays in Vulnerable Children by Community Care Workers Using an mHealth Tool
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van der Merwe, Maria N.; Mosca, Renata; Swanepoel, De Wet; Glascoe, Frances P.; van der Linde, Jeannie – Early Child Development and Care, 2019
Developmental delays are increasing worldwide, as a result of exposure to environmental risk factors. Early detection services are often inaccessible in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). An mHealth developmental screening programme with community care workers (CCWs) was investigated. CCWs administered a smartphone application to vulnerable…
Descriptors: Identification, Developmental Delays, Children, Screening Tests
Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder of Primary School Students in Khorramabad
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Faraji-Goodarzi, Mojgan; Taee, Nadereh; Gharib-zadeh, Farzad – Early Child Development and Care, 2019
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common psychiatric disorders, and lack of attention to treatment may cause a harmful effect to a patient and his/her family. This cross-sectional study was carried out on 1200 (604 boys and 596 girls). Questionnaire for parents and teachers were used to confirm and evaluate the prevalence…
Descriptors: Incidence, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Elementary School Students, Parent Background
The Evaluation of Auditory Learning in Japan.
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Suto, Masahiko – Early Child Development and Care, 1996
Discusses the techniques used in Japan to assess and monitor the acquisition of auditory skills by hearing-impaired children. Suggests that digits, syllables, and word lists are more suited to adults. Proposes the use of words, sounds, and music familiar to children in combination with instruments based on observation of daily activities in either…
Descriptors: Audiology, Auditory Evaluation, Auditory Tests, Children
Use of the Aided Articulation Index (AAI) in the Evaluation of Hearing-Aid Fitting for Hearing-Impaired Children.
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Nakagawa, Tatsuo – Early Child Development and Care, 1996
Examined the effectiveness of the Aided Articulation Index (AAI) in the evaluation of the fitting of hearing aids, using a sample of hearing-impaired children in a kindergarten and primary school for the deaf in Japan. Found that AAI decreased with hearing threshold level and an AAI of 0.3 is necessary for children to function effectively with…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Audiology, Auditory Evaluation, Auditory Tests