Development of a Brief Screening Tool for Early Literacy Skills in Preschool Children

Background Preschool children develop early literacy skills (ELS) needed for reading acquisition. Screening for delayed ELS could trigger interventions to prevent reading problems. Objective To develop a brief screening test for ELS delays, the Early Literacy Skills Assessment Tool (ELSAT). Methods This study included 4-year-old, typically developing, English language–predominant children attending preschool. The ELSAT comprised 63 items...