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Strenghts+Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)

Self-Assessment (Under 18)

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.

Date of Birth
Sex
Male
Female
I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I am restless, I cannot stay still for long
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I get a lot of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I usually share with others (food, games, pens etc.)
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I get very angry and often lose my temper
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I am usually on my own. I generally play alone or keep to myself
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I usually do as I am told
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I worry a lot
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I am constantly fidgeting or squirming
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I have one good friend or more
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I fight a lot. I can make other people do what I want
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I am often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
Other people my age generally like me
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I am easily distracted, I find it difficult to concentrate
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I am nervous in new situations. I easily lose confidence
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I am kind to younger children
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I am often accused of lying or cheating
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
Other children or young people pick on me or bully me
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I often volunteer to help others (parents, teachers, children)
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I think before I do things
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I take things that are not mine from home, school or elsewhere
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I get on better with adults than with people my own age
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I have many fears, I am easily scared
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
I finish the work I'm doing. My attention is good
Not True
Somewhat True
Certainly True
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?
No
Yes - minor difficulties
Yes - definite difficulties
Yes - severe difficulties
How long have these difficulties been present?
Less than a month
1-5 months
6-12 months
Over a year
Do the difficulties upset or distress you?
Not at all
Only a little
Quite a lot
A great deal
Do the difficulties interfere with your home life?
Not at all
Only a little
Quite a lot
A great deal
Do the difficulties interfere with your everyday life in your friendships?
Not at all
Only a little
Quite a lot
A great deal
Do the difficulties interfere with your everyday life in your classroom learning?
Not at all
Only a little
Quite a lot
A great deal
Do the difficulties interfere with your everyday life in your leisure activities?
Not at all
Only a little
Quite a lot
A great deal
Do the difficulties make it harder for those around you (family, friends, teachers, etc.)?
Not at all
Only a little
Quite a lot
A great deal
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