Table 2.

Young Child PTSD Screen

YCP-Screen items
1.	Does your child have intrusive memories of the trauma(s)? Does s/he bring it up on his/her own?
2.	Is your child having more nightmares since the trauma(s) occurred?
3.	Does s/he get upset when exposed to reminders of the event(s)? For example, a child who was in a car crash might be nervous while riding in a car now. Or, a child who was in a hurricane might be nervous when it is raining. Or, a child who saw domestic violence might be nervous when other people argue. Or, a girl who was sexually abused might be nervous when someone touches her.
4.	Has s/he had a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep since the trauma(s)?
5.	Has your child become more irritable, or had outbursts of anger, or developed extreme temper tantrums since the trauma(s)?
6.	Does your child startle more easily than before the trauma(s)? For example, if there’s a loud noise or someone sneaks up behind him/her, does s/he jump or seem startled?