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Child Behaviour & Emotions

Child Behaviour & Emotions Check-In

For parents and caregivers of children aged 4–17

This check-in is based on a widely used questionnaire (SDQ) that helps explore children’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and social experiences.

It reflects your observations of your child over the past 6 months.

This is not a diagnosis, but a way to better understand your child’s strengths and any areas where they may need additional support.

Every child develops differently, and behaviours can change over time and across situations.

There are no right or wrong answers—just respond based on what you’ve observed for the past 6 months.

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

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

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

2. Many worries, often seems worried

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2. Many worries, often seems worried

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

3. Often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful

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3. Often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

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

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

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

5. Many fears, easily scared

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5. Many fears, easily scared

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

6. Often has temper tantrums or hot tempers

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6. Often has temper tantrums or hot tempers

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

7. Generally obedient, usually does what adults request

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7. Generally obedient, usually does what adults request

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

8. Often fights with other children or bullies them

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8. Often fights with other children or bullies them

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

9. Often lies or cheats

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9. Often lies or cheats

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

10. Steals from home, school or elsewhere

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10. Steals from home, school or elsewhere

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

11. Restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long

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11. Restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

12. Constantly fidgeting or squirming

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12. Constantly fidgeting or squirming

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

13. Easily distracted, concentration wanders

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13. Easily distracted, concentration wanders

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

14. Thinks things out before acting

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14. Thinks things out before acting

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

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

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

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

16. Rather solitary, prefers to play alone

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16. Rather solitary, prefers to play alone

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

17. Has at least one good friend

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17. Has at least one good friend

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

18. Generally liked by other children

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18. Generally liked by other children

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

19. Picked on or bullied by other children

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19. Picked on or bullied by other children

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

20. Gets on better with adults than with other children

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20. Gets on better with adults than with other children

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

21. Considerate of other people’s feelings

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21. Considerate of other people’s feelings

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

22. Shares readily with other children

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22. Shares readily with other children

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

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

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

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

24. Kind to younger children

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24. Kind to younger children

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true

25. Often volunteers to help others

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25. Often volunteers to help others

Not true

Somewhat true

Certainly true