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Brief cognitive screening and self concepts for children with low intellectual functioning
Author(s) -
Russell Lesley,
Bornholt Laurel,
Ouvrier Robert
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
british journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.479
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 2044-8260
pISSN - 0144-6657
DOI - 10.1348/014466502163831
Subject(s) - psychology , cognition , normative , borderline intellectual functioning , cognitive skill , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , psychometrics , test (biology) , cognitive test , psychiatry , paleontology , philosophy , epistemology , biology
Objectives. To evaluate the use of brief assessments for children with low intellectual functioning. Methods. Assessments used the SYSTEMS cognitive screening test and ASK‐KIDS self‐concept inventory. Participants were children recruited through the hospital and special education classes ( N = 39). Results. Results showed that cognitive screening accurately classified children, and their scores correlated closely with full cognitive assessment and achievement. Most children could respond to the self‐concept inventory, scales were internally consistent, and profiles were similar to those for children in the normative sample. Conclusions. Findings support the use of brief assessments of cognitive functioning and self concepts, and suggest further studies with children in clinical settings.