Social emotional development screening

This assessment identifies problems in areas including social-emotional regulation, mood and affect, attention, and interpersonal skills. For more information, see the AAP policy, Promoting Optimal Development: Screening for Behavioral and Emotional Problems and STAR Center Screening Tool Finder

The following are validated social emotional development screening tools:

• Baby/Preschool Pediatric Symptom Checklist (B/PPSC)
• Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social-Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ:SE-2)
• Brief Infant Toddler Social Emotional Assessment (BITSEA)
• Early Childhood Comprehensive Assessment (ECSA)