ASSIGNMENT

1. WHAT IS MMDST?
The Metro Manila Developmental Screening Test (MMDST) is a screening test to note for
normalcy of the child’s development and to determine any delays as well in children 6 ½ years
old and below. Modified and standardized by Dr. Phoebe Williams from the original Denver
Developmental Screening Test (DDST) by Dr. William K. Frankenburg
2. WHAT ARE THE TEST SCORES IN MMDST?
The test items are scored as either Passed (P), Failed (F), Refused ®, or Nor Opportunity (NO).
Failure of an item that is completely to the left of the child’s age is considered a developmental
delay. Whereas, failure of an item that is completely to the right of the child’s age line is
acceptable and not a delay.
3. WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF MMDST?
 To be able to draw the clients age line accurately and give appropriate test items suitable for the
child’s age
 To be able to assess the Four Major Aspects of the Childs development
 To be able to identify any developmental delays in the child and give appropriate interventions
that could help lessen the severity of the delay or correct the delay.
 To be able to give referral and appropriate therapy to the patients developmental delay
 To be able to give separate health teachings to the parents and to the child’s health condition
regarding the clients condition.
4. What are the four sectors of MMDST and their importance.
MMDST evaluates 4 sectors of development:

Personal-Social – tasks which indicate the child’s ability to get along with people and to take
care of himself
Fine-Motor Adaptive – tasks which indicate the child’s ability to see and use his hands to pick up
objects and to draw
Language – tasks that indicate the child’s ability to hear, follow directions and to speak
Gross-Motor – tasks which indicate the child’s ability to sit, walk and jump.

5-14. What are the complete materials (inside a MMDST kit) that are needed on conducting MMDST.

MMDST KIT. Preparation for test administration involves the nurse ensuring the completeness of the
test materials contained in the MMDST Kit. These materials should be followed as specified:

5. MMDST manual
6. Test Form
7. Bright red yarn pom-pom
8. Rattle with narrow handle
9. Eight 1-inch colored wooden blocks (red, yellow, blue green)
10. Small clear glass/bottle with 5/8 inch opening
11. Small bell with 2 ½ inch-diameter mouth
12. Rubber ball 12 ½ inches in circumference
13. Cheese curls
14. Pencil