Behavioral-social-emotional screening

This screen 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.

The following are commonly used behavioral-social-emotional screening and assessment tools:

• Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC)
• Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaires (SDQ)
• HEEADSSS
• PEDS: DM (children up to age 8)