Section outline

  • The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, or SDQ, is a behavioural screening questionnaire that all Hampshire’s looked after children and young people have completed annually as part of their care plan. There are three versions of the questionnaires: one for the social worker, one for the teacher/education professional and one for the parents/carers.

    Each questionnaire has 25 questions assessing the five following areas:

    • Emotional symptoms- This looks at worries, fears and sadness.
    • Conduct problems- This includes behaviours that can be challenging for others such as rule breaking.
    • Hyperactivity- This covers attention and restlessness.
    • Peer relationship problems- This reflects how well they get along with others.
    • Pro- Social Behaviours-This is about kindness and helping others