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Direct linkKallitsoglou, Angeliki; Repana, Vasiliki; Shiakou, Monica – Early Child Development and Care, 2022
We examined representations of attachment security using story stem narratives (Manchester Attachment Story Task, MCAST) and a family drawing task in 50 Greek children between 4 and 6 years old. Additionally, we examined the association between attachment classification based on the family drawing task and maternal reports of social and emotional…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Attachment Behavior, Freehand Drawing, Classification
Venter, Amné; Pienaar, Anita E.; Coetzee, Dané – Early Child Development and Care, 2015
Background: In order to identify Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) as soon as possible, we need validated screening instruments that can be used for the early identification of motor coordination delays. The aim of this study was to establish the suitability of the Little Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (Little DCDQ) for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Children, Developmental Disabilities, Perceptual Motor Coordination
Sjöman, Madeleine; Granlund, Mats; Almqvist, Lena – Early Child Development and Care, 2016
This study examined social interaction as a mediator between externalized behaviour difficulties and children's engagement in preschool. Data from 663 children (340 boys), aged 18-71 months, were collected at 81 Swedish preschool units in six municipalities to test a path model that included child, teacher, and child groups. The results indicated…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Learner Engagement, Hyperactivity, Teacher Student Relationship
Kasik, László; Gál, Zita – Early Child Development and Care, 2016
The aim of our study was to shed light on (1) what Hungarian mothers, fathers and teachers of 4-6-year-olds think of these children's social problem-solving (SPS) and their difficulties in terms of problem-solving, adaptability and prosocial behaviour; (2) studying any correlation between the examined aspects and (3) the connection between one's…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Preschool Children
Zarrella, Immacolata; Lonigro, Antonia; Perrella, Raffaella; Caviglia, Giorgio; Laghi, Fiorenzo – Early Child Development and Care, 2018
The present research explored the relation between socio-cognitive skills, as Theory of Mind and affective empathy, social behaviour, attachment style and scholastic success in children, aged from 8 to 11 years (N = 159; 90 females, 69 males; M[subscript age] = 9,60; DS = 0.78). Several assessment tools were administered to children on mentalizing…
Descriptors: Social Behavior, Empathy, Child Development, Academic Achievement
Sivberg, Bengt; Lundqvist, Pia; Johanson, Ingmarie; Nordström, Berit; Persson, Bengt A. – Early Child Development and Care, 2016
Screening studies of a population in primary health care are sparsely reported. The aim was to describe observed atypical behaviours that may be associated with autism spectrum conditions, in a population (n?=?4,329) of infants at eight months. Observations were performed by paediatric nurses. An observational instrument, named SEEK developed for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Primary Health Care, Screening Tests, Child Development
Adamson-Macedo, Elvidina N.; Patel, Reena; Sallah, David K. – Early Child Development and Care, 2009
Speech and language difficulties in British pre-school children from disadvantaged backgrounds have become increasingly prevalent over the last decade. Consequently, there has been a growing demand for a British standardised speech and language screening tool that is reliable and valid. In 2000, to fulfil the need of an appropriate tool that could…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Standardized Tests, Test Reliability, Correlation
Zevenbergen, Andrea A.; Ryan, Meghan M. – Early Child Development and Care, 2010
This study examined the relationship between attention problems and expressive language and academic readiness skills in preschool-aged children from middle-class families. Forty-three children (44% female) were assessed individually for expressive language skills and knowledge of basic academic concepts (e.g. colours, letters and numbers). The…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Reading Readiness, Child Behavior, Attention Deficit Disorders
