Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (aged 4-17)
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The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a brief behavioural screening survey. The main body of the survey consists of 25 questio...
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For each item, please mark the box for Not True, Somewhat True or Certainly True. It would help us if you answered all items as best you can even if you are not absolutely certain or the item seems daft! Please give your answers on the basis of how things have been for you over the last six months.
Q1. I am restless, I cannot stay still for long (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q2. I get a lot of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q3. I usually share with others (food, games, pens etc.) (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q4. I get very angry and often lose my temper (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q5. I am usually on my own. I generally play alone or keep to myself (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q6. I usually do as I am told (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q7. I worry a lot (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q8. I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q9. I am constantly fidgeting or squirming (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q10. I have one good friend or more (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q11. I fight a lot. I can make other people do what I want (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q12. I am often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q13. Other people my age generally like me (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q14. I am easily distracted, I find it difficult to concentrate (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q15. I am nervous in new situations. I easily lose confidence (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q16. I am kind to younger children (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q17. I am often accused of lying or cheating (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q18. Other children or young people pick on me or bully me (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q19. I often volunteer to help others (parents, teachers, children) (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q20. I think before I do things (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q21. I take things that are not mine from home, school or elsewhere (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q22. I get on better with adults than with people my own age (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q23. I have many fears, I am easily scared (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q24. I finish the work I'm doing. My attention is good (single choice)
| Not True | Somewhat True | Certainly True |
Q25. Do you have any other comments or concerns about the questions above? (Text)
Q26. Overall, do you think that you have difficulties in one or more of the following areas: emotions, concentration, behaviour or being able to get on with other people? (single choice)
| No | Yes - Minor difficulties | Yes - Definite difficulties | Yes - Severe difficulties |
If you have answered "Yes", please answer the following questions about these difficulties:
Q27. How long have these difficulties been present? (single choice)
| Less than a month | 1-5 months | 6-12 months | Over a year |
Q28. Do the difficulties upset or distress you? (single choice)
| Not at all | Only a little | Quite a lot | A great deal |
Do the difficulties interfere with your everyday life in the following areas?
Q29. FRIENDSHIPS (single choice)
| Not at all | Only a little | Quite a lot | A great deal |
Q30. CLASSROOM LEARNING (single choice)
| Not at all | Only a little | Quite a lot | A great deal |
Q31. LEISURE ACTIVITIES (single choice)
| Not at all | Only a little | Quite a lot | A great deal |
Q32. Do the difficulties make it harder for those around you (family, friends, teachers, etc.)? (single choice)
| Not at all | Only a little | Quite a lot | A great deal |
Thank you very much for your help
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