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Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire

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Clinical Assessments
Questionnaire
01/26/2015
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR* guid
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project asd_child_id, child_id, subject
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY complete_date, demo_:doi
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month. ageyears, demo_:ch_age
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth
M;F; O; NR
M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported child_sex, demo_:ch_gender, gender, sex
Query relationship Integer Recommended Relationship of respondent to individual
1::94;-999
1 = Biological mom; 2 = Biological dad; 3 = Grandparent; 4 = Special education (sped) teacher; 5 = General education teacher; 6 = Occupational therapist; 7 = Speech and language therapist; 8 = Behavioral therapist; 9 = Paraprofessional; 10 = Aide; 11 = Principal; 12 = Administrator; 14 = Content teacher; 15 = Parent center director; 16 = Self; 17=Adoptive mother; 18=Adoptive father; 19=Foster mother; 20 = Foster father; 21=Grandmother; 22=Grandfather; 23=Step-mother; 24 = Step-father; 25=Aunt; 26=Uncle; 28=Both parents;31= Grandmother from mother side; 32= Grandfather from mother side; 33= Grandmother from father side; 34= Grandfather from father side; 36= Brother; 37= Sister; 38= Cousin; 39= female caregiver; 40=male caregiver; 41=Female child; 42=Male child; 43=Spouse/Mate; 44=Friend; 45=Parent; 46=Significant other; 47=Sibling; 48=Son/Daughter; 49=Son-in-law/Daughter-in law; 50=Other Relative; 51=Paid caregiver; 52=Friends; 53=Roommate; 54=Supervisor; 55=mother's boyfriend; 56=other parental figure; 57=Summary; 58=counselor ; 59 = other female relative; 60 = other male relative; 61 = non-relative ; 62=Maternal Aunt; 63=Maternal Uncle; 64=Maternal Cousin; 65 = Paternal Aunt; 66=Paternal Uncle; 67=Paternal Cousin ; 68=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Grandmother; 69=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepmother and Grandmother; 70=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Grandmother and Foster Father; 71=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepmother and Foster Mother; 72=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Foster Mother; 73=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Biological/Adoptive Father; 74=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepmother and Biological/Adoptive Father; 75=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Other; 76=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepmother and Stepfather; 77=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepfather; 78=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Grandfather; 79=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepmother and Foster Father; 80=Biological/Adoptive Mother and Stepmother; 81=Guardian, female; 82=Other female; 83=Guardian, male; 84=Other male; 85=Other/Grandparent/Nanny; 86 = Mother, Father, Guardian; 87 = Daughter, son, grandchild; 88 = Professional (e.g., social worker, nurse, therapist, psychiatrist, or group home staff); -999=Missing; 89 = Biological parent; 90=Other; 91 = Stepparent; 92 = Adoptive parent; 93 = Foster parent; 94 = Co-worker asd_respnum, completed_by, respondent
Query resp_sex Integer Recommended gender of respondent 1;2 1=Male; 2=Female
Query p_c_sdq_1 Integer Recommended 1. Considerate of other peoples feelings
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q1_considerate_feelings�, sdq1112_1, sdq510_1, sdq:_1, sdq_p_1, sdq_pt_1, sdq_s_1, sdqp_1, strength1
Query p_c_sdq_1_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_2 Integer Recommended 2. Restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q2_restless_overactive, sdq1112_2, sdq510_2, sdq:_2, sdq_p_2, sdq_pt_2, sdq_s_2, sdqp_2, strength2
Query p_c_sdq_2_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_3 Integer Recommended 3. Often complains of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q3_complains_aches, sdq1112_3, sdq510_3, sdq:_3, sdq_p_3, sdq_pt_3, sdq_s_3, sdqp_3, strength3
Query p_c_sdq_3_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_4 Integer Recommended 4. Shares readily with other children (for example toys, treats, pencils)
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q4_shares_readily�, sdq1112_4, sdq510_4, sdq:_4, sdq_p_4, sdq_pt_4, sdq_s_4, sdqp_4, strength4
Query p_c_sdq_4_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_5 Integer Recommended 5. Often loses temper
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q5_loses_temper�, sdq1112_5, sdq510_5, sdq:_5, sdq_p_5, sdq_pt_5, sdq_s_5, sdqp_5, strength5
Query p_c_sdq_5_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_6 Integer Recommended 6. Rather solitary, prefers to play alone
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q6_solitary�, sdq1112_6, sdq510_6, sdq:_6, sdq_p_6, sdq_pt_6, sdq_s_6, sdqp_6, strength6
Query p_c_sdq_6_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_7 Integer Recommended 7. Generally well behaved, usually does what adults request
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q7_well_behaved�, sdq1112_7, sdq510_7, sdq:_7, sdq_p_7, strength7
Query p_c_sdq_7_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 2=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 0=Certainly True; -888=missing sdq_pt_7, sdq_s_7, sdqp_7
Query p_c_sdq_8 Integer Recommended 8. Many worries or often seems worried
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q8_many_worries�, sdq1112_8, sdq510_8, sdq:_8, sdq_p_8, sdq_pt_8, sdq_s_8, sdqp_8, strength8
Query p_c_sdq_8_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_9 Integer Recommended 9. Helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q9_helpful_to_hurt, sdq1112_9, sdq510_9, sdq:_9, sdq_p_9, sdq_pt_9, sdq_s_9, sdqp_9, strength9
Query p_c_sdq_9_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_10 Integer Recommended 10 Constantly fidgeting or squirming
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q10_fidgeting�, sdq1112_10, sdq510_10, sdq:_10, sdq_p_10, sdq_pt_10, sdq_s_10, sdqp_10, strength10
Query p_c_sdq_10_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_11 Integer Recommended 11. Has at least one good friend
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q11_has_good_friend�, sdq1112_11, sdq510_11, sdq:_11, sdq_p_11, sdq_pt_11, sdq_s_11, strength11
Query p_c_sdq_11_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 2=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 0=Certainly True; -888=missing sdqp_11
Query p_c_sdq_12 Integer Recommended 12. Often fights with other children or bullies them
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q12_often_fights, sdq1112_12, sdq510_12, sdq:_12, sdq_p_12, sdq_pt_12, sdq_s_12, sdqp_12, strength12
Query p_c_sdq_12_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_13 Integer Recommended 13. Often unhappy, depressed or tearful
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q13_often_unhappy�, sdq1112_13, sdq510_13, sdq:_13, sdq_p_13, sdq_pt_13, sdq_s_13, sdqp_13, strength13
Query p_c_sdq_13_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_14 Integer Recommended 14. Generally liked by other children
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q14_generally_liked�, sdq1112_14, sdq510_14, sdq:_14, sdq_p_14, strength14
Query p_c_sdq_14_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 2=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 0=Certainly True; -888=missing sdq_pt_14, sdq_s_14, sdqp_14
Query p_c_sdq_15 Integer Recommended 15. Easily distracted, concentration wanders
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q15_easily_distracted�, sdq1112_15, sdq510_15, sdq:_15, sdq_p_15, sdq_pt_15, sdq_s_15, sdqp_15, strength15
Query p_c_sdq_15_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_16 Integer Recommended 16. Nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q16_nervous�, sdq1112_16, sdq510_16, sdq:_16, sdq_p_16, sdq_pt_16, sdq_s_16, sdqp_16, strength16
Query p_c_sdq_16_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_17 Integer Recommended 17. Kind to younger children
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q17_kind_younger_children�, sdq1112_17, sdq510_17, sdq:_17, sdq_p_17, sdq_pt_17, sdq_s_17, sdqp_17, strength17
Query p_c_sdq_17_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_18 Integer Recommended 18. Often lies or cheats
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q18_argumentative_adults, sdq1112_18, sdq510_18, sdq:_18, sdq_p_18, sdq_pt_18, sdq_s_18, sdqp_18, strength18
Query p_c_sdq_18_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_19 Integer Recommended 19. Picked on or bullied by other children
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q19_picked_on�, sdq1112_19, sdq510_19, sdq:_19, sdq_p_19, sdq_pt_19, sdq_s_19, sdqp_19, strength19
Query p_c_sdq_19_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_20 Integer Recommended 20. Often offers to help others (parents, teachers, other children)
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q20_offers_help�, sdq1112_20, sdq510_20, sdq:_20, sdq_p_20, sdq_pt_20, sdq_s_20, sdqp_20, strength20
Query p_c_sdq_20_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_21 Integer Recommended 21. Thinks things out before acting
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q21_stop_and_think, sdq1112_21, sdq510_21, sdq:_21, sdq_p_21, sdq_pt_21, sdq_s_21, strength21
Query p_c_sdq_21_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 2=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 0=Certainly True; -888=missing sdqp_21
Query p_c_sdq_22 Integer Recommended 22. Steals from home, school or elsewhere
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q22_spiteful, sdq1112_22, sdq510_22, sdq:_22, sdq_p_22, sdq_pt_22, sdq_s_22, sdqp_22, strength22
Query p_c_sdq_22_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_23 Integer Recommended 23 .Gets along better with adults than with other children
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q23_along_adults, sdq1112_23, sdq510_23, sdq:_23, sdq_p_23, sdq_pt_23, sdq_s_23, sdqp_23, strength23
Query p_c_sdq_23_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_24 Integer Recommended 24. Many fears, easily scared
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q24_many_fears, sdq1112_24, sdq510_24, sdq:_24, sdq_p_24, sdq_pt_24, sdq_s_24, sdqp_24, strength24
Query p_c_sdq_24_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_25 Integer Recommended 25. Good attention span (sees chores or homework through to the end
0::2;-888;999
0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer q25_good_attention, sdq1112_25, sdq510_25, sdq:_25, sdq_p_25, strength25
Query p_c_sdq_25_rc Integer Recommended recoded item 0::2; -888 2=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 0=Certainly True; -888=missing sdq_pt_25, sdq_s_25, sdqp_25
Query p_c_sdq_26 Integer Recommended Overall, do you think that your child has difficulties in one or more of the following areas: emotions, concentration, behavior or being able to get on with other people?
0::3; -888
0= No; 1 = Yes-Minor difficulties; 2= Yes- definite difficulties; 3 = Yes- severe difficulties; -888=missing q26_overall_has_difficulty, strength29
Query p_c_sdq_27 Integer Recommended How long have these difficulties been present?
1::4; -888
1=Less than a month; 2=1-5 months; 3=6-12 months; 4=Over a year; -888=missing q27_how_long_present, strength30
Query p_c_sdq_28 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties upset or distress your child?
0::3; -888
0= No; 1 = Yes-Minor difficulties; 2= Yes- definite difficulties; 3 = Yes- severe difficulties; -888=missing q28_do_diffs_distress�
Query p_c_sdq_28_rc Integer Recommended recoded item for scoring 0::2; -888 0= No/Yes-Minor difficulties; 1= Yes- definite difficulties; 2 = Yes- severe difficulties; -888 =missing
Query p_c_sdq_29 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties interfere with your child's everyday life in the following areas? Home
0::3; -888
0 = Not at all; 1 = Only a little; 2 = Quite a lot/A medium amount; 3 = A great deal; -888=missing q29_interfere_home_life�, strength32
Query p_c_sdq_29_rc Integer Recommended recoded item for scoring 0::2; -888 0 = Not at all/Only a little; 1 = Quite a lot; 2 = A great deal; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_30 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties interfere with your child's everyday life in the following areas? FRIENDSHIPS
0::3; -888
0 = Not at all; 1 = Only a little; 2 = Quite a lot/A medium amount; 3 = A great deal; -888=missing q30_interfere_friendships�, strength33
Query p_c_sdq_30_rc Integer Recommended recoded item for scoring 0::2; -888 0 = Not at all/Only a little; 1 = Quite a lot; 2 = A great deal; -888 =missing
Query p_c_sdq_31 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties interfere with your child's everyday life in the following areas? CLASSROOM LEARNING
0::3; -888
0 = Not at all; 1 = Only a little; 2 = Quite a lot/A medium amount; 3 = A great deal; -888=missing q31_interfere_learning, strength34
Query p_c_sdq_31_rc Integer Recommended recoded item for scoring 0::2; -888 0 = Not at all/Only a little; 1 = Quite a lot; 2 = A great deal; -888= missing
Query p_c_sdq_32 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties interfere with your child's everyday life in the following areas? LEISURE ACTIVITIES
0::3; -888
0 = Not at all; 1 = Only a little; 2 = Quite a lot/A medium amount; 3 = A great deal; -888=missing q32_interfere_leisure�, strength35
Query p_c_sdq_32_rc Integer Recommended recoded item for scoring 0::2; -888 0 = Not at all/Only a little; 1 = Quite a lot; 2 = A great deal; -888 =missing
Query p_c_sdq_33 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties put a burden on you or the family as a whole?
0::3; -888
0 = Not at all; 1 = Only a little; 2 = Quite a lot/A medium amount; 3 = A great deal; -888=missing q33_burden, strength36
Query p_c_sdq_co_rs Integer Recommended Conduct problems Scale-raw score Average of items 5, 7 reverse coded, 12, 18, 22 multiplied by 5 conduct_problems_scale, sdq:cps_total, sdq_pt_conduct, sdq_s_conduct, sdqp_con
Query p_c_sdq_co_ts Integer Recommended Conduct problems Scale-t-score 0::3 0 = Close to average; 1 = Slightly raised; 2 = High; 3 = Very High
Query p_c_sdq_em_rs Integer Recommended Emotional Problems Scale-raw score Average of items 3, 8, 13, 16, 24 multiplied by 5 emotional_problems_scale, sdq:eps_total, sdq_pt_emotion, sdq_s_emotion, sdqp_emo
Query p_c_sdq_em_ts Integer Recommended Emotional Problems Scale-T-score 0::3 0 = Close to average; 1 = Slightly raised; 2 = High; 3 = Very High
Query p_c_sdq_hy_rs Integer Recommended Hyperactivity scale-raw score Average of items 2, 10, 15, 21 reverse coded, 25 multiplied by 5 hyperactivity_scale, sdq:has_total, sdq_pt_hyperactivity, sdq_s_hyperactivity, sdqp_hyp
Query p_c_sdq_hy_ts Integer Recommended Hyperactivity scale-T-score 0::3 0 = Close to average; 1 = Slightly raised; 2 = High; 3 = Very High
Query p_c_sdq_im_rs Integer Recommended Impact score-Raw score Average of reverse coded items 28, 29, 30 multiplied by 3; 999= Missing/NA impact_supplement
Query p_c_sdq_im_ts Integer Recommended Impact score-T score 0::3 0 = Close to average; 1 = Slightly raised; 2 = High; 3 = Very High
Query p_c_sdq_pe_rs Integer Recommended Peer problems scale-raw score Average of items 6, 11 reverse coded, 14 reverse coded, 16, 23 peer_problems_scale, sdq:pps_total, sdq_pt_peer, sdq_s_peer, sdqp_rel
Query p_c_sdq_pe_ts Integer Recommended Peer problems scale-T-score 0::3 0 = Close to average; 1 = Slightly raised; 2 = High; 3 = Very High
Query p_c_sdq_px_rs Integer Recommended Total difficulties score-raw score Sum of items p_yc_sdq_em_rs, p_yc_sdq_co_rs, p_yc_sdq_hy_rs, p_yc_sdq_pe_rs sdq_pt_total, sdq_s_total, sdqp_tot, total_difficulties_scale
Query p_c_sdq_px_ts Integer Recommended Total difficulties score-T-score 0::3 0 = Close to average; 1 = Slightly raised; 2 = High; 3 = Very High
Query p_c_sdq_so_rs Integer Recommended Prosocial scale-Raw score Average of items 1, 4, 9, 17, 20 multiplied by 5 prosocial_scale, sdq:pss_total, sdq_pt_prosocial, sdq_s_prosocial, sdqp_pro
Query p_c_sdq_so_ts Integer Recommended Prosocial scale-T-score 0::3 0 = Close to average; 1 = Slightly raised; 2 = High; 3 = Very High
Query sdq_pt_internalizing Integer Recommended Strength and Difficulties - Report Internalizing Symptoms 0 :: 20 Sum Emotional Problems and Peer Relationship Problems sdq_s_internalizing
Query sdq_pt_externalizing Integer Recommended Strength and Difficulties - Report Externalizing Symptoms 0 :: 20 Sum Conduct Problems and Hyperactivity/Inattention sdq_s_externalizing
site String 101 Recommended Site Study Site
comments String 4,000 Recommended Comments about assessment
sdq_08 Integer Recommended Have you talked to your child about schoolwork during the last school term? 0;1;666;777 0=No; 1=Yes; 666=Missing; 777=Not applicable
sdq_09 Integer Recommended Have you asked the child if they needed help with their homework during the last school term? 0;1;666;777 0=No; 1=Yes; 666=Missing; 777=Not applicable
sdq_10 Integer Recommended Have you talked to your child about their future plans during the last school term? 0;1;666;777 0=No; 1=Yes; 666=Missing; 777=Not applicable
sdq_01 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties upset or distress your child? 1::5;666;777 5 = Always; 4 = Most of the time; 3 = Sometimes; 2 = Rarely; 1 = Never; 666=Missing; 777=Not applicable
sdq_02 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties interfere with your child?s family life? 1::5;666;777 5 = Always; 4 = Most of the time; 3 = Sometimes; 2 = Rarely; 1 = Never; 666=Missing; 777=Not applicable
sdq_03 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties interfere with your child?s friendships? 1::5;666;777 5 = Always; 4 = Most of the time; 3 = Sometimes; 2 = Rarely; 1 = Never; 666=Missing; 777=Not applicable
sdq_04 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties interfere with your child?s classroom learning? 1::5;666;777 5 = Always; 4 = Most of the time; 3 = Sometimes; 2 = Rarely; 1 = Never; 666=Missing; 777=Not applicable
sdq_05 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties interfere with your child?s leisure activities? 1::5;666;777 5 = Always; 4 = Most of the time; 3 = Sometimes; 2 = Rarely; 1 = Never; 666=Missing; 777=Not applicable
sdq_06 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties put a burden on you or the family as a whole? 1::5;666;777 5 = Always; 4 = Most of the time; 3 = Sometimes; 2 = Rarely; 1 = Never; 666=Missing; 777=Not applicable
sdq_07 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties interfere with your child?s home life? 1::5;666;777 5 = Always; 4 = Most of the time; 3 = Sometimes; 2 = Rarely; 1 = Never; 666=Missing; 777=Not applicable
year_mta Integer Recommended Year in study visit_year, visit_year�
version_form String 121 Recommended Form used/assessment name
comqother String 255 Recommended Respondent - Other (text)
sdq_c_8 Integer Recommended I worried a lot 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_9 Integer Recommended I was helpful if someone was hurt, upset or feeling ill 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_10 Integer Recommended I was constantly fidgeting or squirming 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_11 Integer Recommended I had one good friend or more 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_12 Integer Recommended I fought a lot. I could make other people do what I wanted 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_13 Integer Recommended I was often unhappy, depressed or tearful 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_14 Integer Recommended Other people my age generally liked me 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_15 Integer Recommended I was easily distracted, I found it difficult to concentrate 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_16 Integer Recommended I was nervous in new situations. I easily lost confidence 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_17 Integer Recommended I was kind to younger children 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_18 Integer Recommended I was often accused of lying or cheating 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_19 Integer Recommended Other children or young people picked on me or bullied me 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_20 Integer Recommended I often volunteered to help others (parents, teachers, children) 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_21 Integer Recommended I think before I did things 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_22 Integer Recommended I took things that were not mine from home, school or elsewhere 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_23 Integer Recommended I got along better with adults than with people my own age 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_24 Integer Recommended I had many fears, I was easily scared 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_25 Integer Recommended I generally finish the work I'm doing, and my attention is good. 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_1 Integer Recommended I tried to be nice to other people. I cared about their feelings 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_2 Integer Recommended I was restless, I could not stay still for long 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_3 Integer Recommended I got a lot of headaches, stomach-aches, or sickness 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_4 Integer Recommended I shared with others, for example games, music, food 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_5 Integer Recommended I got very angry and often lost my temper 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_6 Integer Recommended I preferred to be alone than with people of my age 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
sdq_c_7 Integer Recommended I usually did as I was told 0::2;999 0 = Not True; 1 = Somewhat True; 2 = Certainly True; 999 = N/A or Prefer Not to Answer
time__point01 Integer Recommended Timepoint 1::6 1 = Screening; 2 = Baseline; 3 = Mid-way; 4 = One Month; 5 = Three Months; 6 = Final
timepoint_label String 50 Recommended Timepoint/visit label
study String 100 Recommended Study; The code for each individual study
beh_health_screening Integer Recommended Behavioral health screening 0;1;777 0=Negative; 1=Positive; 777=Not applicable
guard_int_date Date Recommended Guardian interview date
strength26 Integer Recommended Fidgetiness, restlessness or over activity 1::3 1=No; 2= A little; 3= A lot
strength27 Integer Recommended Poor concentration or being easily distracted 1::3 1=No; 2= A little; 3= A lot
strength28 Integer Recommended Acting without thinking, frequently butting in, or not waiting for his or her turn 1::3 1=No; 2= A little; 3= A lot
strength31 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties upset or distress your child? 1::4 1= Not at all; 2= A little; 3= A medium amount; 4= A great deal
p_yc_sdq_18 Integer Recommended Often argumentative with adults 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
p_yc_sdq_21 Integer Recommended Can stop and think things out before acting 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
p_yc_sdq_22 Integer Recommended Can be spiteful to others 0::2; -888 0=Not True; 1= Somewhat True; 2=Certainly True; -888= missing
p_yc_sdq_31 Integer Recommended Do the difficulties interfere with your childs classroom learning? 1::5;666;777 5 = Always; 4 = Most of the time; 3 = Sometimes; 2 = Rarely; 1 = Never; 666=Missing; 777=Not applicable
Data Structure

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  • Element Name: This is the standard element name
  • Data Type: Which type of data this element is, e.g. String, Float, File location.
  • Size: If applicable, the character limit of this element
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  • Description: A basic description
  • Value Range: Which values can appear validly in this element (case sensitive for strings)
  • Notes: Expanded description or notes on coding of values
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