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At-Risk Children Identification Test

Understand a child’s risk factors that may affect learning, social skills, or emotions in about 7 minutes. Fast, practical insight helps you focus support early and address concerns before they grow.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

4/5

Perseverative Children (PC)

Measures how strongly a child tends to dwell on grievances and difficulties and remain emotionally fixed on them over time.

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Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 4 falls in the High range, suggesting the child often stays focused on upsetting events or setbacks for an extended time, which may complicate adaptation in learning or social situations.

example score

2/5

Hyperthymic Children (HC)

Measures the degree of hyperthymic traits such as high activity, sociability, optimism, and potential self-control difficulties.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively mild hyperthymic traits with fewer signs of overactivity or impulsive self-control challenges.

example score

3/5

Asthenic Children (AC)

Measures the severity of fatigue-related symptoms such as quick exhaustion, reduced efficiency, and emotional lability that may affect a child’s functioning.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2: Low | 3: Moderate | 4 – 5: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of asthenic features, suggesting noticeable fatigue and reduced stamina that may intermittently impact learning and behavior.

example score

3/5

Self-Organization Difficulties (SOD)

This scale assesses how much a child struggles to plan, organize, and complete tasks independently.

Low difficulty

Moderate difficulty

High difficulty

1 – 2: Low difficulty | 3: Moderate difficulty | 4 – 5: High difficulty

A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of self-organization difficulty, with occasional challenges in planning and following through without support.

example score

3/5

High Achievers and Perfectionists (HAaP)

Measures the tendency to set very high standards and strive for flawless performance, which can increase stress and burnout risk.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2: Low | 3: Moderate | 4 – 5: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of high achievement/perfectionism, suggesting generally strong standards with occasional stress from self-demands.

example score

3/5

Insecure Children (IC)

This scale measures how strongly a child tends to doubt themselves and avoid initiative or independent decision-making.

Low insecurity

Moderate insecurity

High insecurity

1 – 2: Low insecurity | 3: Moderate insecurity | 4 – 5: High insecurity

A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of insecurity, suggesting the child may sometimes hesitate to take initiative or make decisions without reassurance.

example score

3/5

Anxious Children (AC)

Measures the degree of worry, insecurity, and tension that may affect a child’s learning and social adjustment.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2: Low | 3: Moderate | 4 – 5: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of anxiety-related behaviors, suggesting occasional worry or insecurity that may sometimes interfere with everyday functioning.

example score

3/5

Infantile Children (IC)

Measures the degree of behavioral and emotional immaturity that may interfere with independence and group adaptation.

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Moderate

High

1 – 2: Low | 3: Moderate | 4 – 5: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of infantile features, suggesting occasional immaturity that may affect responsibility and adaptation in group situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Classroom teachers

41%OF USERS

Teachers use it to quickly screen students who show learning, behavior, or social difficulties and decide who may need extra support.

Concerned parents and guardians

34%OF USERS

Parents take it when they notice changes at home or school and want an early check for developmental or emotional risk factors.

School psychologists and counselors

25%OF USERS

Specialists use it for initial monitoring and to prioritize follow-up assessment or preventive work with specific children.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Stuck Children (SC)

Average

3.7

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3 — 4.5

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Hyperthymic Children (HC)

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3.3

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2.7 — 3.8

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Asthenic Children (AC)

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3.3

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2.7 — 3.9

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Difficulties with Self-Organization (DwS)

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2.2

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1.5 — 2.9

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High Achievers and Perfectionists (HAaP)

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3.8

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3.2 — 4.4

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Insecure Children (IC)

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3.9

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3.4 — 4.4

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Anxious Children (AC)

Average

3.5

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2.8 — 4.2

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Infantile Children (IC)

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1.4 — 2.7

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

At-Risk Children Identification Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief screening tool is intended to support early identification of children who may benefit from additional monitoring or support. At-Risk Children Identification is typically completed by a parent or teacher and focuses on observable indicators relevant to academic functioning, social adjustment, and emotional-behavioral concerns.

The measure includes 33 items and generally takes about 7 minutes to complete. It can be used as an initial step in a broader assessment process to help determine whether further evaluation, intervention planning, or referral is warranted. At-Risk Children Identification is attributed to Thomas M. Achenbach.

Author: Thomas M. Achenbach

Literature: Rutter, M. Psychosocial resilience and protective mechanisms. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. 1987.