An instrument to assess developmental functioning in emotionally disturbed children

The purpose of this study is to devise an instrument for use by educators who work with emotionally disturbed children twelve years of age and under. This instrument focuses on the measurement of affective (socioemotional and related cognitive) development.

The theoretical foundation supporting both the content and design of this instrument is based on an integration of the common (consistent) themes and processes fundamental to the developmental stage theories of Sigmund and Anna Freud (Psychosexual), Erik Erikson (Psychosocial), and Jean Piaget (Cognitive).