Stanford-Binet Fourth Edition: Useful for young children with language impairment?

Author(s): Jedrysek, E.

Journal/Book: Psychol Sch. 1996; 33: 4 Conant Square, Brandon, VT 05733. Clinical Psychology Publ Co. 124-131.

Abstract: This descriptive study was based on retrospective review of clinical records and test data for 103 children, 4 and 5 years of age, who were seen for multidisciplinary evaluation of developmental problems and tested with the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition. The sample included 52 children with a primary diagnosis of language impairment, 25 children with a secondary diagnosis of language impairment, and 26 children with other disabilities. Verbal Reasoning area scores were higher than, or not significantly different from, Abstract/Visual Reasoning scores for over half of the children with language impairment. Results suggested need for caution in using area score differences or subtest strengths or weaknesses to support a diagnosis of language impairment for this age group.

Note: Article S Vig, Yeshiva Univ Albert Einstein Coll Med, Childrens Evaluat & Rehabil Ctr, Rose F Kennedy Ctr, Bronx, NY 10461 USA

Keyword(s): 4TH EDITION; K-ABC; INTELLIGENCE; 3-YEAR-OLDS; PRESCHOOL; VALIDITY; SCORES; SAMPLE; SCALE

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