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What specific research are the BDI-3 Developmental Milestones based on?

Overview

The BDI-3 developmental milestones are grounded in comprehensive, field-specific research not CDC guidelines. These milestones reflect the latest understanding in early childhood development, aligning with national standards and expert insight.

Sources of Research

  1. State Standards  Including robust frameworks like Head Start.

  2. Current Research  In adaptive behavior, social-emotional learning (SEL via CASEL), motor, communication, and cognitive development.

  3. Peer Assessments Benchmarked against other early childhood development tools on the market.

  4. Expert Review Input from professionals such as school psychologists and speech-language pathologists.

Additional Notes

  • For a detailed list of studies and supporting research, refer to the References section of the BDI-3 Examiners Manual.

  • BDI-3 milestones are rigorously vetted for educational and clinical relevance.

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BDI-3 Research & Standards

Meta Description

BDI-3 milestones are based on state standards, expert-reviewed research, and peer assessments not CDC guidelines. Full references are in the Examiners Manual.

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