Strength and difficulties questionnaire (to be completed by a parent)

It would help us if you answered all items as best you can even if you are not absolutely certain. Please give your answers on the basis of the child's behaviour over the last six months.

Child's name *

Date of birth *

Relationship to child *

If 'other', please specify

1. Considerate of other people's feelings

2. Restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long

3. Often complains of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness

4. Shares readily with other children (treats, toys, pencils etc.)

5. Often has temper tantrums or hot tempers

6. Rather solitary, tends to play alone

7. Generally obedient, usually does what adults request

8. Many worries, often seems worried

9. Helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill

10. Constantly fidgeting or squirming

11. Has at least one good friend

12. Often fights with other children or bullies them

13. Often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful

14. Generally liked by other children

15. Easily distracted, concentration wanders

16. Nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence

17. Kind to younger children

18. Often lies or cheats

19. Picked on or bullied by other children

20. Often volunteers to help others (parents, teachers, other children)

21. Thinks things out before acting

22. Steals from home, school or elsewhere

23. Gets on better with adults than with other children

24. Many fears, easily scared

25. Sees tasks through to the end, good attention span

26. Do you have any other comments or concerns?

27. Overall, do you think that your child has difficulties in one or more of the following areas: emotions, concentration, behaviour or being able to get on with other people?

28. How long have these difficulties been present?

If you have answered 'yes' to the above, please answer the questions below.

29. Do the difficulties upset or distress your child?

30. Do the difficulties interfere with your child's home life?

31. Do the difficulties interfere with your child's friendships?

32. Do the difficulties interfere with your child's school life?

33. Do the difficulties interfere with your child's activities?

34. Do the difficulties put a burden on you or the family as a whole?

Questionnaires for BCP Council