Process employed:

• Participatory approach to iteratively develop the DEEP tool through formative work with children and families from the community 
• Qualitative work to evaluate the acceptability of the DEEP tool
• Quantitative work to evaluate the feasibility and validity of the DEEP tool and EEG

Outputs:

• A Developmental Assessment on an E-platform (DEEP) comprising of tablet based gamified neuropsychological tasks to measure cognition in preschool children comprising 14 games woven into a narrative 
• Evidence of the acceptability, feasibility and utility of the DEEP tool
• Exploration of the acceptability, feasibility and utility of EEG to measure neurophysiological signatures of cognition in preschool children

Impact:

In order to address a key obstacle in ensuring that children attain their optimal developmental potential, a DEvelopmental assessment on an E-Platform (DEEP) has been created comprising distinct games woven into a narrative. Results show high levels of its acceptability and validity against gold standard cognitive assessments. Such a tool has the potential to be administered at scale and aid in the identification of children who are impaired in their cognitive development thereby facilitating their timely referral to appropriate interventions.