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Does the test really offer parents valid information about their child's intelligence and level
of developmental milestones or is it designed to sell more stuff to already paranoid moms
and dads?
The Fisher-Price IQ test was created by Dr. Dorothy Einon, a lecturer in psychology at
University College London and the author of child development books, in response to
corporate research that indicated parents wanted a guide to their child's intellectual
development, such as recognizing and naming shapes and colors, reports Britain's
Telegraph newspaper.
3. When playing with a toy that includes doors or flaps, does your child:
a. Find opening the door/flap too difficult.
b. Use his/her hand or finger to push the door/flap open.
c. Is able to both open and close a door/flap with ease.
Results:
Average 6-month-old: 8-9 points
Average 9-month-old: 13-15 points
Average 12-month-old: 24-26 points