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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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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured
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Hyperactivity/Disinhibition (H)
Measures the degree of excessive activity, impulsivity, and self-regulation difficulties observed in the child.
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Moderate
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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 12: Moderate | 13 – 20: High
A score of 10 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable hyperactive or disinhibited behaviors that may affect self-control in everyday settings.
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12/20
Maladaptive Behavior (MB)
Measures the degree of behavioral difficulties that may interfere with a child's adaptation and functioning in a group setting.
Low
Elevated
0 – 7: Low | 8 – 20: Elevated
A score of 12 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting more frequent or noticeable behaviors that may make group adaptation more difficult.
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12/20
Depression (D)
Assesses signs of low mood, apathy, and reduced interest that may reflect depressive tendencies in a preschool child.
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Moderate
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0 – 3: Low | 4 – 8: Moderate | 9 – 20: High
A score of 12 falls in the High range, indicating more frequent or noticeable signs of low mood, apathy, or reduced interest as reported by the caregiver.
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11/20
Anxiety (A)
Measures the child’s level of anxious symptoms such as worry, fears, and insecurity as observed by caregivers.
Low
Moderate
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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 20: High
A score of 11 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable anxiety-related behaviors that may affect comfort or confidence in daily situations.
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7/20
Social Withdrawal (SW)
Assesses the extent of a child's difficulties in initiating and maintaining social contact with others.
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Moderate
High
0 – 3: Low | 4 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 20: High
A score of 7 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable but not severe challenges with social contact and engagement.
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50/100
Emotional Distress and Atypical Behavior (EDaAB)
Measures the overall level of emotional distress and atypical behavior in preschool children as reported by a caregiver or parent.
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Moderate
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0 – 13: Low | 14 – 44: Moderate | 45 – 100: High
A score of 50 falls in the High range, suggesting a higher level of emotional distress and atypical behavior compared with typical expectations.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Parents of preschoolers
46%OF USERS
Parents complete it when they notice mood changes, worries, clinginess, sleep issues, or difficult behavior and want a quick snapshot of their child’s emotional well-being.
Kindergarten teachers
32%OF USERS
Educators use it to document behaviors seen in class and identify children who may need extra support with emotions, routines, or peer interactions.
Child psychologists and counselors
22%OF USERS
Specialists use it for screening and progress monitoring to guide early intervention plans and track changes over time.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Hyperactivity/Disinhibition (H)
Average
13.2
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9.7 — 16.7
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Maladaptive Behavior (MB)
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6.4
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3.3 — 9.5
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20
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Depression (D)
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7.5
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4.4 — 10.5
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20
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Anxiety (A)
Average
11.9
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8.6 — 15.2
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20
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Non-contact behavior (Nb)
Average
6.7
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3.3 — 10.2
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20
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Emotional Distress and Atypical Behavior Scale (EDaABS)
Average
46.3
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33.4 — 59.3
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100
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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
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Preschool Emotional Distress Scale Test

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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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