Predictive Validity of the NIH Toolbox Executive Function Measures with Developmental Extensions from Early Childhood to Third Grade Achievement

Authors

Rebecca Distefano, Columbia University; Roger Williams UniversityFollow
Alyssa R. Palmer, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Amanda W. Kalstabakken, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Cynthia K. Hillyer, Minneapolis Public Schools
Maureen J. Seiwert, Minneapolis Public Schools
Philip David Zelazo, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Stephanie M. Carlson, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Ann S. Masten, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Developmental Neuropsychology

Publication Date

1-1-2023

Abstract

The National Institutes of Health Toolbox includes two executive function measures: the Dimensional Change Card Sort (DCCS) and the Flanker Inhibitory Control and Attention Test. Developmental extension (Dext) versions were created with easier levels for younger and more disadvantaged children. Although research on early (E-Prime) and later (iPad) versions of the Dext measures demonstrated their short-term validity, this study investigated their longer-term predictive validity. Participants included 402 children (M age = 55.02 months) who completed the DCCS-Dext and Flanker-Dext (E-Prime) during early childhood screening and achievement tests in the third grade. Both measures significantly predicted math and reading scores among diverse groups of children.

Volume

48

Issue

8

First Page

373

Last Page

386

DOI

10.1080/87565641.2023.2286353

Recommended Citation

Distefano, R., Palmer, A., Kalstabakken, A., Hillyer, C., Seiwert, M., Zelazo, P., Carlson, S., & Masten, A. (2023). Predictive Validity of the NIH Toolbox Executive Function Measures with Developmental Extensions from Early Childhood to Third Grade Achievement. Developmental Neuropsychology, 48 (8), 373-386. https://doi.org/10.1080/87565641.2023.2286353

ISSN

87565641