摘要:Development of the 3 scales comprising the present research was based on review of literature, existing screening scales,and empirical research pertaining to (Scale I ) the development of social and emotional problems of children,(Scale II ) parent-child relations,and (Scale [) asessment of children's . environment. Prfesionals in each arera approved a draft of the new screening scale. The clinical group was cassified into normal and at-risk groups based on the Denver II scale and the Child Behavior Check List (ages 1.5-5). The clinical groups were administered the newly developed screening scale to see whether the same cassification pertained. Results proved the cross-validity of the new scale..