Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire


Instructions: For each item, please mark the box for Not True, Somewhat True, or Certainly True.
Please answer on the basis of the child's behaviour over the last six months.


* Indicates required question

Considerate of other people's feelings *

Restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long *

Often complains of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness *

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

Often has temper tantrums or hot tempers *

Rather solitary, tends to play alone *

Generally obedient, usually does what adults request *

Many worries, often seems worried *

Helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill *

Constantly fidgeting or squirming *

Has at least one good friend *

Often fights with other children or bullies them *

Often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful *

Generally liked by other children *

Easily distracted, concentration wanders *

Nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence *

Kind to younger children *

Often lies or cheats *

Picked on or bullied by other children *

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

Thinks things out before acting *

Steals from home, school or elsewhere *

Gets on better with adults than with other children *

Many fears, easily scared *

Sees tasks through to the end, good attention span *

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? *