Early Identification of Children with Communication Disorders: Concurrent and Predictive Validity of the CSBS Developmental Profile.

This article describes two studies that examined the concurrent and predictive validity of the Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales Developmental Profile (CSBS DP), a measure for identifying children less than 24 months old who are at risk for communication disorders. Findings support the use of prelinguistic predictors and the important role of the family in screening and evaluation. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)