Which one of the following statements is most accurate about assessing cognitive abilities in infants and toddlers?
A) Appropriate assessment instruments exist, but they are less reliable than assessments created for older children.
B) Assessment instruments appropriate for infants and toddlers exist and are just as reliable as assessments created for older children.
C) Assessment instruments exist only for infants and toddlers within the normal range of functioning, not for those with significant disabilities.
D) Because infants and toddlers have limited ability to focus their attention and follow directions, meaningful estimates of their cognitive abilities cannot be obtained.

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Assessments for infants and toddlers do exist, but due to the rapid developmental changes and the inherent challenges in measuring cognitive abilities at such a young age, these assessments tend to be less reliable than those designed for older children.

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