General Cognitive Ability as an Early Indicator of Problem Behavior Among Toddlers in Foster Care

Conclusion: An increased number of toddlers in foster care displayed clinically significant levels of problem behavior, further demonstrating that these children are an extremely high-risk group. The association between general cognitive ability and change in problem behavior highlights the importance of early developmental screenings, which may help identify children at greatest risk of problem behavior and most in need of preventive intervention efforts.
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - Category: Child Development Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research