The Molteno Adapted Scale

The article assesses the concurrent validity of the Molteno Adapted Scale (MAS) for children under five in the Western Cape, South Africa, comparing it with the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-3rd edition (BSID). Results indicate moderate to high correlations between similar domains, with potential for further standardization and validation.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The article aims to validate the Molteno Adapted Scale (MAS) by comparing it with the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-3rd edition (BSID) for assessing children's development in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Validation of MAS against BSID.

2. Correlations between MAS and BSID domains, except for fine motor skills in 1-year-olds.
3. Call for further standardization and validation of MAS across age ranges and developmental delays.

Instructions for this Module

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• The pass grade is 70%;
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