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Using Kindergarten Language Skills to Predict Reading Struggles in Spanish-English Students

Goodrich JM; Fitton L; Gutiérrez N; Smolak E; Crosby-Quinatoa G

This study looked at how to tell if young bilingual kids might have trouble reading later on. It found that a test in kindergarten, where children quickly name letters in English, was good at predicting reading troubles in first grade for kids learning both Spanish and English. However, this same test didn't work as well for kids in English-only programs.

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Understanding Emotional Reactions in Australian Children: How Well Does the Test Work for Different Groups?

Briers T; Sanders G; Northam JC; Dadds MR; Hawes DJ

The paper studies a tool called the Affective Reactivity Index-Parent Version, which helps measure irritability in kids aged 4 to 12. The tool works well in both general and clinical groups, showing strong reliability and good results. The study highlights its usefulness for checking irritability in children.

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