The Usefulness of Picture Sequencing Tasks in Developmental Assessment

Abstract

Participants in this study were 349 children (age range = 44-107 months), and the results were evaluated according to the age group of the participants. The tasks were based on similar tasks published by Baron-Cohen, Leslie and Frith (1986), and were divided into three categories: "mechanical," "behavioral," and "intentional." The mechanical tasks were the easiest, and performance on these tasks were set as a base to estimate the achievement levels for the other two categories. The results revealed that all tasks or three categories were performed successfully by 3-7 year-old children. 4.5 year-old children had a 50% success rate in passing the "mechanical" tasks. 5.7 year-old children had a 50% success rate in passing the "behavioral" task, and 6.5 year-old children had a 50% success rate in passing the "intentional" task. These results suggest that the picture sequencing tasks are useful for the assessment of development when the categories are adequately considered. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)