MMDST

Question 1

An early detection model that applies to the detection of developmental disabilities in children aged six and a half (61/2) years old and younger

Answer 1

MMDST

Question 2

simple clinical useful tool used in the early detection of children with serious developmental delays

Answer 2

MMDST

Question 3

modified and adapted by Dr. Phoebe D. Williams on children ages 2 weeks to 6 ½ years old

Answer 3

MMDST

Question 4

• It is NOT an intelligence test
• It is NOT a diagnostic test
• It is NOT a predictor of future adaptive or intellectual ability

Answer 4

MMDST

Question 5

1. Measures developmental delays
2. Evaluates 4 aspects of development

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PURPOSES OF MMDST

Question 6

The PRESUMPTIVE identification of an unrecognized disease or defect by the application of tests, examinations, or other procedures that can be applied rapidly

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Screening

Question 7

SORT OUT apparently well persons who probably have the problem from those who do not, permitting those with positive or suspicious findings to be referred for diagnosis and appropriate treatment as early as possible

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SCREENING TEST

Question 8

1. Personal –Social
2. Fine – Motor Adaptive
3. Language
4. Gross Motor Behavior

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4 aspects EVALUATED of Child’s Development

Question 9

Tasks which indicate the child’s ability to get along with people to take care of himself

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Personal –Social

Question 10

Tasks which indicate the child’s ability to see and use his hands to pick up object and to draw

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Fine – Motor Adaptive

Question 11

Tasks which indicate the child’s ability to hear, follow directions and to speak

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Language

Question 12

Tasks which indicate the child’s ability to sit, walk, and jump

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Gross Motor Behavior

Question 13

 Manual
 Sample test form
 Test materials
 MMDST bag

Answer 13

MMDST Kit

Question 14

 Bright and red yarn (pom-pom)
 Rattle with a narrow handle
 Eight 1-inch color wooden blocks (red, blue, yellow, green)
 Small clear glass/bottle with 5/8 inches opening
 Small bell with 2 ½ inch - diameter opening
 Rubber ball 12 ½ inches in diameter
 Cheese curls
 Pencil and bond paper

Answer 14

Test Materials

Question 15

Passed (P)
Failed (F)
Refused (R)
No Opportunity (NO)

Answer 15

Scoring

Question 16

Failure of an item that is not completely to the left of the child’s age is considered a

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developmental delay

Question 17

failure of an item that is completely to the right of the child’s age line is

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acceptable and not a delay