Term: Physical Health and Well-Being - Early Development Instrument (EDI) Domain

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2014-06-04

Definition:

A set of 13 items on the EDI used to assess a kindergarten child's readiness for school in terms of their "physical readiness for school day, physical independence, gross and fine motor skills" and other similar characteristics.

Related concepts 

• Early Development Instrument (EDI) Outcomes

Related terms 

• Communication Skills and General Knowledge - Early Development Instrument (EDI) Domain
• Early Development Instrument (EDI)
• Emotional Maturity - Early Development Instrument (EDI) Domain
• Language and Cognitive Development - Early Development Instrument (EDI) Domain
• Social Competence - Early Development Instrument (EDI) Domain

References 

• Santos R, Brownell M, Ekuma O, Mayer T, Soodeen R-A. The Early Development Instrument (EDI) in Manitoba: Linking Socioeconomic Adversity and Biological Vulnerability at Birth to Children's Outcomes at Age 5. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Brownell M, Chartier M, Santos R, Ekuma O, Au W, Sarkar J, MacWilliam L, Burland E, Koseva I, Guenette W. How are Manitoba's Children Doing? Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] [Additional Materials] (View)
• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)