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Germany

  Faculty of Health Sciences - Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences,

  Magdalena Janus (janusm@mcmaster.ca), Simon Webb (webbs3@mcmaster.ca), Ashley Gaskin (agaskin@mcmaster.ca), Eric Duku (duku@mcmaster.ca)

  Status
ongoing
  Start Date
July, 2016
  Countries
Germany

The primary purpose of this project is to validate the use of the EDI in Germany. The secondary purpose, following validation, is to determine vulnerabilities in early development among kindergarten-aged children. Further studies will assess the predictive validity of the German EDI, and will examine the relationships between developmental vulnerability and socioeconomic status.

Impact

This project will validate the use of the EDI in Germany. The project will also identify developmental vulnerabilities of kindergarten-aged children in Germany.

Student Experience

Students had the opportunity to assist with various aspect of the project, such as data analyses, literature reviews, and creation of technical reports. This opportunity helped to inform students’ understanding of international partnerships while furthering their research skills.

Countries
Germany
Impact
Research, Education, Global Partnerships
Institutional Partner(s)
Mannheim University, Mannheim University Hospital
Community Partner(s)
Industry Partner(s)
Key Outcomes
Other
Sponsorship
Private
Foreign
MOU
no

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