Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire Child

Male/Female (choose as applicable)

I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

I am restless, I cannot stay still for long

I get a lot of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness

I usually share with others (food, games, pens, etc.)

I get very angry and often lose my temper

I am usually on my own, I generally play alone or keep to myself

I usually do as I am told

I worry a lot

I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill

I am constantly fidgeting or squirming

I fight a lot. I can make other people do what I want

I am often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful

Other people my age generally like me

I have one good friend or more

I am easily distracted, I find it difficult to concentrate

I am nervous in new situations, I easily lose confidence

I am kind to younger children

I am often accused or lying or cheating

Other children or young people pick on me or bully me

I often volunteer to help others (parent, teachers, children, etc.)

I think before I do things

I take things that are not mine from home, school or elsewhere

I have many fears, I am easily scared

I finish the work I’m doing. My attention is good

I get on better with adults than with people my own age

How long have these difficulties been present?

Do the difficulties upset or distress you?

Do the difficulties interfere with the child’s everyday life in the following areas?

Do the difficulties make it harder for those around you (family, friends, teachers, etc)?

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