Executive function measures in early childhood screening: concurrent and predictive validity

Executive function (EF) has a critical role in school success, both academic and social-emotional. Nevertheless, there is lack of evidence on developmentally sensitive measures EF for young children the feasibility assessing early childhood screening. This study assessed screening potential tasks, including National Institutes Health (NIH) Toolbox EF, Flanker Dimensional Change Card Sort (DCCS) with developmental extensions (Dext versions). were added to routine 3-6 years old large urban district, providing promising data validity their value beyond traditional utilized by this district. uniquely predicted growth learning across kindergarten year. Results also provided that Dext versions NIH effectively lower floor DCCS which essential utility Findings indicate capture wide range variability, can be administered during screening, show construct validity, provide unique predictive outcomes.