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Howard, Douglas P. – 1981
The author discusses his observations from administering such tests as the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) to young disabled children in Costa Rica. Cultural influences and nuances of translations are seen to affect performance. Factors involved in remediation programing are also noted. A final consideration is the "barrio…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Foreign Countries, Screening Tests
