Table 1 Demographic characteristics and mean scores on each EDI domain by special needs or needs further assessment
| Â | Typically developing | Special needs | Needs further assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Number (% total population)* | 898 (67) | 83 (6) | 132 (10) |
% Boys | 53 | 68 | 66 |
Age in years Mean (SD) | 5.39 (.40) | 5.55 (.52) | 5.37 (.43) |
% English as a second language | 11 | 17 | 15 |
Vulnerable in one or more domain | 17% | 78% | 69% |
Domain scores | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
Physical well-being | 8.99 (1.21) | 6.48 (2.24) | 7.13 (1.92) |
Social competence | 8.47 (1.66) | 5.91 (2.18) | 6.37 (2.01) |
Emotional maturity | 7.98 (1.44) | 5.94 (1.82) | 6.17 (1.81) |
Language and cognitive development | 8.96 (1.50) | 6.54 (2.68) | 7.16 (2.37) |
Communication and general knowledge | 7.91 (2.53) | 3.82 (2.98) | 4.54 (2.83) |