Table 1.

Items within the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) domains.

SDQ domain	Items
Hyperactivity Problems	Restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long
	Constantly fidgeting or squirming
	Easily distracted, concentration wanders
	Thinks things out before acting
	Sees tasks through to the end, good attention span
Emotional Problems	Often complains of headaches, stomach aches or sickness
	Many worries, often seems worried
	Often unhappy, downhearted or tearful
	Nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence
	Has many fears, is easily scared
Peer Problems	Rather solitary, tends to play alone
	Has at least one good friend
	Generally liked by other children
	Picked on or bullied by other children
	Gets on better with adults than with other children
Conduct Problems	Often has temper tantrums or hot tempers
	Generally obedient, usually does what adults request
	Often fights with other children or bullies them
	Often lies or cheats
	Steals from home, school or elsewhere
Prosocial Behaviour	Considerate of other people's feelings
	Shares readily with other children
	Helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill
	Kind to younger children
	Often volunteers to help others (parents, teachers, other children)