Preschool Anxiety Scale (PAS) Test
Understand your preschooler’s anxiety level and triggers in about 6 minutes. A 28 item screen pinpoints key areas of concern and supports next steps and progress tracking.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Separation Anxiety (SA)
Average
11
Normal range
7.3 — 14.6
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0
max.
20
Majority
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OCD (O)
Average
8
Normal range
4.8 — 11.3
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0
max.
20
Majority
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Social Anxiety (SA)
Average
11.3
Normal range
7.6 — 14.9
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0
max.
24
Majority
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Generalized anxiety (Ga)
Average
6.9
Normal range
4.4 — 9.4
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0
max.
20
Majority
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Overall Anxiety Level (OAL)
Average
73
Normal range
53.9 — 92.2
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0
max.
112
Majority
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Fear of bodily harm (Fobh)
Average
7.8
Normal range
2.6 — 13
min.
0
max.
28
Majority
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It screens for anxiety symptoms in children ages 3 to 5. It provides an overall score and scores by symptom area.
Which symptom areas are included?
Items cover generalized anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, fear of injury, and separation anxiety. These domains help indicate where distress is most prominent.
Who should complete the questions, and how long does it take?
A parent or primary caregiver completes the items based on the child’s typical behavior. Completion usually takes about 6 minutes.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best reflects how often each behavior occurred during the recent period described in the instructions. If unsure, use the child’s usual pattern rather than a single unusual event.
Do results provide a diagnosis?
No; results indicate whether anxiety symptoms may be elevated and whether further assessment is recommended. Scores can also be used to monitor change over time when the same form is used consistently.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Preschool Anxiety Scale (PAS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This measure is a brief parent-report questionnaire designed to screen anxiety-related behaviors in young children. The Preschool Anxiety Scale (PAS) is used to estimate the severity of anxiety symptoms and identify areas that may warrant further clinical evaluation.
It consists of 28 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete. Items assess a range of anxiety presentations commonly observed in early childhood (e.g., generalized worry, social fears, separation-related distress, and compulsive-like behaviors), supporting initial case formulation and communication between caregivers and clinicians.
The Preschool Anxiety Scale (PAS) is not a stand-alone diagnostic tool; results should be interpreted in the context of developmental expectations, clinical interview, and other relevant assessment data.
Author: mary-k-rothbart, thomas-m-achenbach
Literature: Spence, S. H. Spence children’s anxiety scale. 1998.; Spence, S. H., Rapee, R. M., McDonald, C., & Ingram, M. The structure of anxiety symptoms among preschoolers. Behaviour Research and Therapy. 2001.
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