Concurrent validity of intelligence assessments in children with developmental disabilities in an Asian setting: Comparison of the Kaufman brief intelligence test – Second edition with the Wechsler Intelligence Scales

Background: This study was carried out to compare the concurrent validity of the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test – Second Edition (KBIT-2) with that of two Wechsler Intelligence Scales (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V) and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of...

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Main Authors: Alison S.M. Cheng, Jolene Q.J. To, Noor Hafizah Wahianuar, Yiong Huak Chan, Kalyani Vijaykumar Mulay
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Published: Elsevier 2024-07-01
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author Alison S.M. Cheng
Jolene Q.J. To
Noor Hafizah Wahianuar
Yiong Huak Chan
Kalyani Vijaykumar Mulay
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description Background: This study was carried out to compare the concurrent validity of the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test – Second Edition (KBIT-2) with that of two Wechsler Intelligence Scales (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V) and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV)) in an Asian setting. Methods: A retrospective study reviewed the medical records of 101 children with developmental disorders who were being followed up at a tertiary child development unit. Pearson product moment correlation coefficients were calculated between the KBIT-2 and Wechsler assessment scores. Simple regression analysis was used to calculate standard errors of estimation to assess the accuracy of predicting Wechsler scores using KBIT-2 scores. Results: A strong positive correlation was observed between KBIT-2's Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Composite and WISC-V's Full-Scale IQ (FSIQ) scores (r = 0.722, p < 0.01). KBIT-2 IQ composite scores showed a moderately strong positive correlation with WPPSI-IV FSIQ scores (r = 0.648, p < 0.01). Simple regression analysis showed that KBIT-2 scores tended to underestimate or overestimate the Wechsler scores, with the highest variability seen in KBIT-2's Non-Verbal IQ and Wechsler's Fluid Reasoning Index scores (error limits: -53.1 to 39.7). Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that KBIT-2 has good concurrent validity when compared to other IQ tests such as the Wechsler scales, and it suggests that KBIT-2 is a good screening tool for assessing intelligence in a group of children with developmental disabilities. Further studies are needed to determine whether KBIT-2 can be used for the purpose of diagnostic decision-making or special education program placement.
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spelling doaj-art-5d3592cfbb8d41d5bb2b8d279f9d2ec42025-08-20T03:18:12ZengElsevierPediatrics and Neonatology1875-95722024-07-0165434134710.1016/j.pedneo.2023.07.005Concurrent validity of intelligence assessments in children with developmental disabilities in an Asian setting: Comparison of the Kaufman brief intelligence test – Second edition with the Wechsler Intelligence ScalesAlison S.M. Cheng0Jolene Q.J. To1Noor Hafizah Wahianuar2Yiong Huak Chan3Kalyani Vijaykumar Mulay4Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, National University Health System, SingaporeKhoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, National University Health System, SingaporeKhoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, National University Health System, SingaporeBiostatistics Unit, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, SingaporeKhoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore; Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Corresponding author. Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore Level 12, NUHS Tower Block, 1E Kent Ridge Road, 119228, Singapore.Background: This study was carried out to compare the concurrent validity of the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test – Second Edition (KBIT-2) with that of two Wechsler Intelligence Scales (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V) and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV)) in an Asian setting. Methods: A retrospective study reviewed the medical records of 101 children with developmental disorders who were being followed up at a tertiary child development unit. Pearson product moment correlation coefficients were calculated between the KBIT-2 and Wechsler assessment scores. Simple regression analysis was used to calculate standard errors of estimation to assess the accuracy of predicting Wechsler scores using KBIT-2 scores. Results: A strong positive correlation was observed between KBIT-2's Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Composite and WISC-V's Full-Scale IQ (FSIQ) scores (r = 0.722, p < 0.01). KBIT-2 IQ composite scores showed a moderately strong positive correlation with WPPSI-IV FSIQ scores (r = 0.648, p < 0.01). Simple regression analysis showed that KBIT-2 scores tended to underestimate or overestimate the Wechsler scores, with the highest variability seen in KBIT-2's Non-Verbal IQ and Wechsler's Fluid Reasoning Index scores (error limits: -53.1 to 39.7). Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that KBIT-2 has good concurrent validity when compared to other IQ tests such as the Wechsler scales, and it suggests that KBIT-2 is a good screening tool for assessing intelligence in a group of children with developmental disabilities. Further studies are needed to determine whether KBIT-2 can be used for the purpose of diagnostic decision-making or special education program placement.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957223002115Developmental disabilitiesIntelligence quotientKaufman brief intelligence testPediatricsWechsler scales
spellingShingle Alison S.M. Cheng
Jolene Q.J. To
Noor Hafizah Wahianuar
Yiong Huak Chan
Kalyani Vijaykumar Mulay
Concurrent validity of intelligence assessments in children with developmental disabilities in an Asian setting: Comparison of the Kaufman brief intelligence test – Second edition with the Wechsler Intelligence Scales
Pediatrics and Neonatology
Developmental disabilities
Intelligence quotient
Kaufman brief intelligence test
Pediatrics
Wechsler scales
title Concurrent validity of intelligence assessments in children with developmental disabilities in an Asian setting: Comparison of the Kaufman brief intelligence test – Second edition with the Wechsler Intelligence Scales
title_full Concurrent validity of intelligence assessments in children with developmental disabilities in an Asian setting: Comparison of the Kaufman brief intelligence test – Second edition with the Wechsler Intelligence Scales
title_fullStr Concurrent validity of intelligence assessments in children with developmental disabilities in an Asian setting: Comparison of the Kaufman brief intelligence test – Second edition with the Wechsler Intelligence Scales
title_full_unstemmed Concurrent validity of intelligence assessments in children with developmental disabilities in an Asian setting: Comparison of the Kaufman brief intelligence test – Second edition with the Wechsler Intelligence Scales
title_short Concurrent validity of intelligence assessments in children with developmental disabilities in an Asian setting: Comparison of the Kaufman brief intelligence test – Second edition with the Wechsler Intelligence Scales
title_sort concurrent validity of intelligence assessments in children with developmental disabilities in an asian setting comparison of the kaufman brief intelligence test second edition with the wechsler intelligence scales
topic Developmental disabilities
Intelligence quotient
Kaufman brief intelligence test
Pediatrics
Wechsler scales
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957223002115
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