A Brief Guide to the Mental Development of Preschool Children

Abstract

Mental retardation affects twice as many children as any other chronic disorder. Since the general physician treats the majority of the children in the United States, he should be able to detect signs of subnormal mental development.

A series of simple tests is suggested to aid in evaluating mental development. These procedures will not provide a complete psychologic assessment, but they will indicate whether a more comprehensive evaluation is necessary.