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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 Examiner’s Manual.

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

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🔎 Meta Description

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

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