Preschool Emotional Distress Scale Test
Understand a preschooler’s emotional and behavioral well-being in just 5 minutes. This 25-item check flags anxiety, low mood, withdrawal, and hyperactivity to guide early support and track change.
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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.
Hyperactivity/Disinhibition (H)
Average
13.2
Normal range
9.7 — 16.7
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20
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Maladaptive Behavior (MB)
Average
6.4
Normal range
3.3 — 9.5
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0
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20
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Depression (D)
Average
7.5
Normal range
4.4 — 10.5
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20
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Anxiety (A)
Average
11.9
Normal range
8.6 — 15.2
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20
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Non-contact behavior (Nb)
Average
6.7
Normal range
3.3 — 10.2
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20
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Emotional Distress and Atypical Behavior Scale (EDaABS)
Average
46.3
Normal range
33.4 — 59.3
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0
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100
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It screens for emotional distress and related behavior patterns in preschool-age children. It covers anxious or depressed mood, social withdrawal or maladjustment, and hyperactive or disinhibited behavior.
Who should complete the form?
A parent, guardian, or caregiver who knows the child’s typical behavior in home or group settings should complete it. Only one rater is needed per administration.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
It includes 25 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Responses should reflect the child’s usual functioning rather than a single unusual day.
How are results used?
Scores provide a brief profile that can help identify children who may need additional observation, support, or referral. Results are intended for screening and monitoring, not for diagnosis by themselves.
How often can it be repeated?
It may be repeated to track change over time, such as after interventions or changes in routine. Re-administration intervals should be consistent to support comparison.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Preschool Emotional Distress Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs
This measure is a brief caregiver-report questionnaire designed to screen emotional distress and related behavioral concerns in preschool-aged children. The Preschool Emotional Distress Scale is typically completed by a parent or teacher to support early identification of children who may benefit from further evaluation.
It contains 25 items and takes about 5 minutes to complete. Items ask the rater to evaluate observable behaviors and emotional indicators (e.g., anxiety/depressive features, social withdrawal or disengagement, and behavioral dysregulation) to generate a profile that can inform clinical decision-making and referral.
The Preschool Emotional Distress Scale may be used in early childhood education and clinical settings for initial screening and for monitoring change over time alongside other sources of information. It is attributed to Thomas M. Achenbach.
Author: Thomas M. Achenbach
Literature: Achenbach, T. M., & Rescorla, L. A. Manual for the ASEBA preschool forms & profiles. University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth, & Families. 2000.
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