HOME OBSERVATION FOR MEASUREMENT OF ENVIRONMENT - VALIDATION-STUDY OF SCREENING EFFICIENCY

Authors:
  • RBR H Bradley
    R H Bradley
  • BCB M Caldwell
    B M Caldwell
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  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 81  (5) , 417-420
    • PMID:66872
Abstract
Home environments of 6 mo. old infants (91) were assessed with the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) Inventory. Multiple discriminant functions composed of the 6 subscale scores from the HOME Inventory were used to predict whether a child would be low IQ (below 70), low average (70-89) or average to superior (90 and above) at age 3 yr. The mean vector of HOME Inventory subscales for the 3 IQ groups was significantly different. Significant univariate effects were observed for 3 HOME Inventory subscales: organization of the physical and temporal environment, provision of appropriate play materials and maternal involvement with child. The discriminant function of HOME Inventory subscale scores correctly predicted 71% of all children who scored below 70 IQ. The usefulness of the HOME Inventory in a comprehensive program of screening for developmental delay was demonstrated.