Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (aged 4-17)

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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 questions which relate to one of five metrics: conduct problems, emotional symptoms, hyperactivity/inattention, peer relationship problems and prosocial behaviour. This SDQ is intended for 4-17 year olds.

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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.

Q2. I am restless, I cannot stay still for long (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q3. I get a lot of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q4. I usually share with others (food, games, pens etc.) (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q5. I get very angry and often lose my temper (single choice)

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The Ask(s): how this will appear in the survey

Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q6. I am usually on my own. I generally play alone or keep to myself (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q7. I usually do as I am told (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q8. I worry a lot (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q9. I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q10. I am constantly fidgeting or squirming (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q11. I have one good friend or more (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q12. I fight a lot. I can make other people do what I want (single choice)

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The Ask(s): how this will appear in the survey

Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q13. I am often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q14. Other people my age generally like me (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q15. I am easily distracted, I find it difficult to concentrate (single choice)

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The Ask(s): how this will appear in the survey

Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q16. I am nervous in new situations. I easily lose confidence (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q17. I am kind to younger children (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q18. I am often accused of lying or cheating (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q19. Other children or young people pick on me or bully me (single choice)

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The Ask(s): how this will appear in the survey

Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q20. I often volunteer to help others (parents, teachers, children) (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q21. I think before I do things (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q22. I take things that are not mine from home, school or elsewhere (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q23. I get on better with adults than with people my own age (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q24. I have many fears, I am easily scared (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q25. I finish the work I'm doing. My attention is good (single choice)

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Not True	Somewhat True	Certainly True

Dropdown List used: I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings

Q26. Do you have any other comments or concerns about the questions above? (Text)

Q27. 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)

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No	Yes - Minor difficulties	Yes - Definite difficulties	Yes - Severe difficulties

Dropdown List used: 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?

If you have answered "Yes", please answer the following questions about these difficulties:

Q29. How long have these difficulties been present? (single choice)

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Less than a month	1-5 months	6-12 months	Over a year

Dropdown List used: How long have these difficulties been present?

Q30. Do the difficulties upset or distress you? (single choice)

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Not at all	Only a little	Quite a lot	A great deal

Dropdown List used: Do the difficulties upset or distress you?

Do the difficulties interfere with your everyday life in the following areas?

Q32. FRIENDSHIPS (single choice)

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Not at all	Only a little	Quite a lot	A great deal

Dropdown List used: Do the difficulties upset or distress you?

Q33. CLASSROOM LEARNING (single choice)

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Not at all	Only a little	Quite a lot	A great deal

Dropdown List used: Do the difficulties upset or distress you?

Q34. LEISURE ACTIVITIES (single choice)

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Not at all	Only a little	Quite a lot	A great deal

Dropdown List used: Do the difficulties upset or distress you?

Q35. Do the difficulties make it harder for those around you (family, friends, teachers, etc.)? (single choice)

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The Ask(s): how this will appear in the survey

Not at all	Only a little	Quite a lot	A great deal

Dropdown List used: Do the difficulties upset or distress you?

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