child development

Enhancing Comparability with the D-score

Excited to announce the publication of our latest paper in the prestigious International Journal of Behavioral Development! This study proposes a new unit for child development for children up to 3 years and explores ways to convert existing data into this D-score, offering fresh insights into the field of child development. A heartfelt thanks to all co-authors for their support. Check out the full paper here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01650254241294033.

Child Development with the D-score

Our blog introduces the revolutionary book `Child Development with the D-score`, unveiling a pioneering framework that harmonizes childrens diverse milestones onto a single scale. It promises unparalleled comparisons across populations and individuals. The book explores the significance of the D-score, from its construction to computation, catering not only to child development professionals but also policymakers and data scientists. Its an empowering guide to understand and enhance child development. Readers are encouraged to grab this transformative book and embark on an enlightening journey into the world of the D-score!

D-score

Children learn to walk, speak, and think at an astonishing pace. The D-score captures this process as a one-number summary. Application of the D-score enables comparisons in child development across populations, groups and individuals.