What is the Battelle Developmental Inventory, Third Edition?
Overview
The Battelle Developmental Inventory, Third Edition (BDI-3™) is a standardized assessment used to evaluate developmental milestones in children from birth through 7 years, 11 months. It provides valuable insight into a child's development across multiple domains to support early intervention, educational planning, and ongoing progress monitoring.
Additional Notes
- The BDI-3™ supports the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- It is widely used to help determine eligibility for early intervention and special education services.
- The assessment evaluates five developmental domains:
- Adaptive
- Personal-Social
- Communication
- Motor
- Cognitive