Adaptation and Validation of the Serbian Version of Dyslexia Screening Test-Junior.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Dyslexia, a prevalent reading disorder, substantially affects children's educational and social development. Early diagnosis is essential for timely intervention; however, Serbia lacks a standardized instrument for assessing dyslexia in primary school children. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and predictive validity of the Dyslexia Screening Test-Junior (DST-J), which was adapted for the Serbian language and cultural context. Methods: The study sample comprised 647 children from the general population, aged 6 years and 6 months to 11 years and 5 months, along with 30 children of comparable age exhibiting reading difficulties. The assessment of validity was based on the at-risk quotient, predictive validity, and test-retest reliability. R

SUBMITTER: Lukovac T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11941116 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature