Emotional Distress Scale for Preschool Children Test - the question form
Questions: 25 · 5 minutes
1. Avoids social interaction
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
2. Prefers to be alone
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
3. Does not respond to what is going on around them
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
4. Does not take initiative in interaction and communication.
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
5. Does not watch what others are doing
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/occasions)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/occasions)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/occasions)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/occasions)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/occasions)
6. Becomes upset when interrupted during activities.
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
7. Shows anxiety for no apparent reason
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/occasions)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/occasions)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/occasions)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/occasions)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/occasions)
8. Becomes upset when the usual routine changes.
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
9. Becomes upset when separated from a significant adult
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
10. Seems tense and inhibited
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
11. Cries a lot; whines.
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/occurrences)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/occurrences)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/occurrences)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/occurrences)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/occurrences)
12. Tires easily; low energy
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
13. Refuses to eat
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
14. Appears unhappy, sad, or depressed.
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
15. Shows little interest in the surroundings, including play
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
16. Self-injurious behavior (e.g., bites a finger, hits self on the head, etc.)
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
17. Shows aggression toward peers and adults for no apparent reason.
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
18. Shows repetitive, stereotyped movements (e.g., rocking, head turning, walking in circles).
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/occurrences)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/occurrences)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/occurrences)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/occurrences)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/occurrences)
19. Engages in repetitive behaviors involving their own body (e.g., thumb-sucking, touching their genitals, etc.).
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
20. Shows destructive behavior toward objects
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/occasions)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/occasions)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/occasions)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/occasions)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/occasions)
21. Mood changes suddenly
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/occurrences)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/occurrences)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/occurrences)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/occurrences)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/occurrences)
22. Cannot sit or stand still; runs around a lot.
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)
23. Jumps from one activity to another without finishing.
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/occasions)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/occasions)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/occasions)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/occasions)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/occasions)
24. Cannot sustain attention for long on an activity (e.g., listening when someone is reading or telling a story).
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/occurrences)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/occurrences)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/occurrences)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/occurrences)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/occurrences)
25. Cannot calm down quickly
1 – Almost never (less than 5% of the time/instances)
2 – Sometimes (less than 25% of the time/instances)
3 – Often (less than 50% of the time/instances)
4 – Most of the time (more than 50% of the time/instances)
5 – Almost always (more than 95% of the time/instances)