Missouri Children's Behavior Checklist Ratings of Preschool Children as a Function of Risk Status for Developmental and Learning Problems

摘要

Nonreferred preschool children were identified during a prekindergarten health screening program as“at risk”or“nonrisk”for developmental and learning problems on the basis of their performance on the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities. In general, the MCBC ratings of the at risk children fell between those of the nonrisk children and a group of preschool children referred to a center for developmental disabilities. Those at risk for developmental and learning problems were rated significantly higher than the nonrisk children on the MCBC scales and behavior profiles indicative of behavior problems. The findings indicate that nonreferred preschool children who are at risk for developmental and learning problems are also at risk for behavior disorders. The results are discussed in the context of previous findings in terms of the potential utility of the MCBC as a screening measure for behavior p