Please read Before You Begin to learn about the purpose and scope of the checklists provided below.

How to Use the Table

The checklists in the table below can be used to help clarify which types of mental health symptoms might be most problematic for a child or adolescent.

For each checklist the table indicates: the age range for the checklist, who completes the checklist, the number of items in the checklist and how long it takes to complete, and whether free access is available on line.

To help you decide whether a checklist might be appropriate to use with respect to a particular child, you can click on the DETAIL link next to the checklist. The DETAIL pages give more detailed information about the checklist, including a color-coded summary of who the checklist is designed for (i.e., parents, teachers, students, and/or clinicians). The DETAIL pages also provide direct links to view, download or order each of the checklists.

Cautions

Please keep in mind the following cautions:

• Use of these checklists does not produce a diagnosis. Rather, the checklists point toward the types of mental health disorders that may be worthwhile to consider as a cause of the child's or adolescent's emotional or behavioral difficulties.
• A particular “score” on a checklist does not mean that a child has a particular disorder – these checklists are only one component of an evaluation.
• Diagnoses should be made only by a trained clinician after a thorough evaluation.
• Symptoms suggestive of suicidal or harmful behaviors warrant immediate attention by a trained clinician.

Table of Checklists