CAN READING ACQUIREMENTS BE PREDICTED

Background.-This research aims to register predictive tests of reading by way of a first intention test usually proposed in children with sc hool difficulties: the WISC-R. Population and methods.-Thirty-one chil dren aged from 3.9 to 8.3 years, consulting in a psychiatry service fo r school difficulties, were tested twice. Twenty-one children aged les s than 5.9 years (age for beginning to read), consulting for anticipat ed schooling, were also included in the study. These fifty-two childre n passed twice WISC-R for the elder and WPPSI for those who were young er. Results.-Three subtests, similitude test, understanding test and t est of Kohs' blocks seemed to be good predictive markers of ability to read. Predictive score for fiability with these three tests was 87%. Conclusion.-These tests that bring the ability of generalizing into qu estion, as reality and space adjustment, show well the necessary quali ties for a child who must begin to read.