Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
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
Hampshire Children in Care SDQ Guidance for Education Settings File 308.7KB PDF document
SDQ Calculator File 37.4KB Excel 2007 spreadsheet