Assessment of Social and Pedagogical Neglect in Children Test

Understand a child’s social and learning challenges in about 19 minutes. Combines input from parents, teachers, and a psychologist to pinpoint key areas and severity so you can plan support fast.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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7/10
In Kindergarten (IK)
Assesses how the kindergarten learning environment and everyday interactions influence the child's adaptation and relationships with teachers and peers.
Low difficulties
Elevated difficulties
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A score of 7 suggests generally manageable kindergarten-related difficulties, with some areas that may still affect comfort, behavior, or peer/teacher interactions.
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13/15
In the Family (ItF)
Assesses how the family environment and parenting conditions support or hinder the child’s development and socialization.
Favorable
Mixed/variable
Pronounced difficulties
05Favorable610Mixed/variable1115Pronounced difficulties
A score of 13 falls in the “Pronounced difficulties” range, suggesting the family educational microsystem is currently associated with significant challenges for the child’s development and socialization.
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22/50
Childrearing Microsocial Environment (CME)
Assesses how the family and educational setting may contribute to the child's socio-pedagogical difficulties through the educational microsystem.
Favorable / low concern
Moderate concern
Unfavorable / high concern
09Favorable / low concern1025Moderate concern2650Unfavorable / high concern
A score of 22 falls in the Moderate concern range, suggesting noticeable but not extreme challenges in the child's educational microsystem that may be influencing adaptation and behavior.
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5/12
In Kindergarten (IK)
Assesses the child's level of anxiety in the preschool setting and how comfortably they adapt to the group environment.
Low
Elevated
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A score of 5 falls in the Low range, suggesting generally calm adjustment to the preschool group with no prominent anxiety signs in this setting.
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8/10
In the Family (ItF)
Measures the intensity of a child's anxiety associated with the family environment and relationships with close relatives.
Low
Moderate
High
03Low46Moderate710High
A score of 8 falls in the High range, indicating pronounced family-related anxiety that may be reflected in the child's behavior and interactions at home.
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20/50
General Anxiety (GA)
Assesses the child’s overall anxiety level across everyday situations and contexts.
Low
Moderate
High
09Low1025Moderate2650High
A score of 20 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not pronounced level of general anxiety that may be associated with some adjustment or emotional difficulties.
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2/5
Play Reflection (PR)
Assesses how well the child can understand and analyze their own play activities.
Low reflection
Moderate reflection
High reflection
01Low reflection23Moderate reflection45High reflection
A score of 2 indicates moderate game reflection, suggesting the child shows some ability to think about their play but may do so inconsistently or with limited detail.
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2/6
Play Activity (PA)
Assesses the child's engagement in play activities and initiative during games.
Low
Moderate
High
02Low34Moderate56High
A score of 2 indicates low play engagement, with limited initiative or participation during games.
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3/7
Play Skills (PS)
Assesses how well a child has developed basic play skills needed for full participation in games.
Limited play skills
Developing play skills
Well-developed play skills
02Limited play skills35Developing play skills67Well-developed play skills
A score of 3 suggests the child’s play skills are developing, with some key abilities present but not yet consistently used in gameplay.
example score
28/50
Activity Agent (AA)
Assesses the child’s development as an active subject of activity, including play skills, initiative, and reflection.
Low
Moderate
High
09Low1025Moderate2650High
A score of 28 falls in the High range, suggesting relatively well-developed play activity, initiative, and reflective skills compared with lower scores.
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4/50
Communication Subject (CS)
Assesses the development of a child’s communicative traits and typical engagement in social interaction.
Adequate communicative development
Elevated communication difficulties
High communication difficulties
09Adequate communicative development1025Elevated communication difficulties2650High communication difficulties
A score of 4 falls in the Adequate communicative development range, suggesting generally sufficient communicative traits with no pronounced indicators of reduced communicative activity on this scale.
example score
7/50
Self-Awareness (SA)
Assesses the child’s level of self-awareness and self-identification as reflected in behavior and social adaptation.
Low risk indicators
Moderate risk indicators
High risk indicators
09Low risk indicators1025Moderate risk indicators2650High risk indicators
A score of 7 falls in the Low risk indicators range, suggesting few observable signs of self-identification or self-esteem difficulties on this scale.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?

School psychologists and counselors
41%OF USERS
Use it to quickly clarify whether a child’s difficulties reflect socio-pedagogical neglect and to outline priority support steps with input from adults around the child.
Class teachers and homeroom staff
34%OF USERS
Take it when a student shows persistent behavior, learning, or adaptation issues and a structured, multi-adult view is needed for referrals and interventions.
Social workers and guardians
25%OF USERS
Apply it to document signs of neglect-related risks and coordinate help plans by comparing parent, teacher, and specialist observations.
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In kindergarten (Ik)
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4.2
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In the family (Itf)
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5.7
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V. Educational Microsystem (VEM)
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At preschool (Ap)
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5
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In the Family (ItF)
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5.5
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IV. General Anxiety (IGA)
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33.2
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Game Reflection (GR)
Average
2.3
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1.33.2
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5
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Gaming Activity (GA)
Average
3.4
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2.74.2
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6
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Gaming Abilities (GA)
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4.7
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7
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III. The Subject of Activity (ITSoA)
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28.5
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II. The Subject of Communication (ITSoC)
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34.1
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I. The Subject of Self-Consciousness (ITSoS)
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35.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?
It screens for signs of socio-pedagogical neglect and related difficulties in behavior, interaction, and adjustment. It also indicates the main areas affected and the estimated severity.
Who completes the forms?
Ratings are provided by a teacher, a psychologist or school mental health specialist, and a parent or guardian. Using multiple raters supports comparison across settings.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Typical completion time is about 19 minutes. The form includes 103 items.
How are results determined?
Each rater scores key indicators, and the combined profile is compared with external symptom sets linked to socio-pedagogical neglect. The output summarizes whether indicators are present, which domains are most affected, and severity level.
How should results be used?
Results support initial orientation and selection of priority targets for corrective or support planning. Findings should be interpreted with other available clinical and educational information.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Diagnosis of Social and Pedagogical Neglect in Children, MEDOS Test

Assessment of Social and Pedagogical Neglect in Children Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure is designed to screen for indicators of social and educational neglect and related functional concerns in children. The Assessment of Social and Pedagogical Neglect in Children uses structured ratings from adults who know the child in different contexts to support an integrated view of behavior, adaptation, and psychosocial functioning.

The instrument contains 103 items and typically requires about 19 minutes to complete. Ratings may be compared across informants to identify the presence and relative severity of concerns and to help clarify areas where additional assessment or targeted supports may be indicated. In bibliographic listings, it is sometimes attributed to Thomas M. Achenbach.

Interpretation of results from the Assessment of Social and Pedagogical Neglect in Children should be integrated with clinical interview data, educational records, and other relevant measures, particularly when informing educational planning or service coordination.

Author: Thomas M. Achenbach
Literature: Kazdin, A. E. Conduct disorders in childhood and adolescence. Sage Publications. 1995.
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