Psychometric properties of the preschool strengths and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ) in UK 1-to-2-year-olds.

Unlabelled: Early identification of emotional and behavioural difficulties in very young children is crucial for intervention and prevention. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a widely used measure of child and adolescent mental health that is brief, cost-effective, and easy to administer. The aims of this study were to establish the validity and reliability of the preschool SDQ in UK 1-2-year-olds.

Can guidance during play enhance children's learning and development in educational contexts? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis considered evidence of guided play compared to direct instruction or free play to support children's learning and development. Interventions from 39 studies were reviewed (published 1977-2020); 17 were included in meta-analysis (N  = 3893; M  = 1-8 years; M 49.8%; M White 41%, African American/Black 28%, Hispanic 19%).