Checklist ECED Problems

Child Behavior Checklist

Dr. Thomas M. Achenbach developed the CBCL in 1966. He studied common problematic behaviors in children and used his findings to create questions to describe child behaviors. These behaviors are meant to be easily identifiable by parents, caregivers, teachers, etc.
The questions are grouped in to 8 categories, or subscales, which focus on different aspects of behavior:

1. social withdrawal (ex: not wanting to play with friends anymore)
2. somatic complaints (ex: unexplained stomach aches)
3. anxiety/depression
4. social problems
5. thought problems
6. attention problems
7. delinquent behavior
8. aggressive behavior

Child Anxiety Checklist

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Child Anxiety Checklist

Overview

Anxieties and fears experienced during childhood are often a part of the normal developmental process. When these problems become severe, significantly interfering in the functioning of the child at home, school or with friends, the child may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. The National Mental Health Information Center indicates that anxiety disorders are the most common psychological problem in children.

Considerations

According to KidsHealth.org, experiencing anxiety during the course of childhood is a normal and important part of normal development, teaching a child how to handle particularly challenging situations and how to behave in a safe manner, such as a fear of fire. As a child grows what he becomes anxious and fearful about will change. For example, babies often experience stranger anxiety, and children from the age of four to six may fear monsters or ghosts. When these anxieties and fears become severe, causing disruptions in normal functioning or significant distress, a problem may be present, according to the Merck Manuals Online Medical Library.

Causes

The Anxiety Disorders Association of America states that anxiety disorders often develop due to a combination of biological and environmental factors. A stressful life event, such as the death of a loved one, abuse, divorce or changing schools may trigger the development of an anxiety disorder. A child's temperament influences problems with anxiety as well, such as for children who are particularly shy, according to the National Mental Health Information Center. Further, the National Mental Health Information Center indicates that children of parents who have anxiety disorders carry a higher risk of developing them.

Disorder Types

Children may experience a number of different anxiety disorders. Some of these disorders, as identified by the National Mental Health Information Center, include generalized anxiety disorder, which involves intense fear regarding a number of different life experiences; separation anxiety, where children experience persistent fear regarding the safety of their parent and may refuse to leave the parent's side; phobias, extreme fears regarding specific situations or objects; obsessive compulsive disorder, where a child exhibits repetitive behaviors based on fears of something bad happening; and post traumatic disorder, a reaction to exposure to a traumatic or stressful event. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America identifies further potential disorders, including selective mutism, a refusal to speak; panic disorder, involving extreme attacks of anxiety; and social anxiety.

Common Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder will vary depending on the type of disorder present; however, common symptoms exist. The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library identify that school refusal is the most common sign of problems with anxiety. The child may refuse to go to school due to separation anxiety, a phobia or social anxiety. Fears, worry or dread may be frequently experienced by the child, and he may complain of feeling anxious or worried. Frequently, according to the Merck Manuals of Online Medical Library, anxiety may manifest through complaints of headaches, stomachaches and nausea. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America states that children may experience irritability, sleeplessness and jitteriness when problems with anxiety exist.

Treatment

If concerns regarding an anxiety disorder in a child are present the parent or caregiver should speak with a health care provider. Effective treatments exist for childhood anxiety disorders. The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library indicates that behavioral therapies are generally effective for mild cases of anxiety, however, further treatment, such as medication, may be necessary in more severe cases. Available treatments for anxiety disorders, according to the National Mental Health Information Center, include cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, biofeedback and parenting training. Treating a parent's anxiety disorder will improve the condition of the child about 30 percent of the time, according to the Merck Manuals Online Medical Library.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/242008-child-anxiety-checklist/#ixzz17ZzjK8YV

 

Behavior observation checklist (Kindergarten to grade 1)

Many children this age are challenging, but some are particularly spirited, hyperactive, or otherwise difficult to manage. If you've been wondering whether your child's behavior — or misbehavior — could signal ADHD or some other disorder, recording his actions at home, school or in other settings can give you important information to discuss with your child's doctor. (But remember that it can be hard to diagnose ADHD at this age because many of the symptoms are considered normal behavior in young children.)

Fill out the checklist below to help identify specific behavior problems. Ask your child's teacher or caregiver to fill out the form as well. She should observe your child for a few days before answering the questions so that her answers describe your child's usual behavior (all children have occasional tough days; you're interested in consistent behavior patterns). If you both notice several of these behaviors in your child on a consistent basis, ask your doctor whether you should have your child evaluated for ADHD.

Child's name: ______________________________
Date of observation: _________________________
Child's age: ________________________________


Does the child behave in any of the following ways on a daily basis?

	Fidgets or squirms during circle or story time
	Talks a great deal while engaged in other activities (such as an art project)
	Interrupts frequently when the teacher is reading to the group
	Has difficulty completing simple projects that most other children complete
	Can't follow directions unless the teacher is supervising her or walking her through the task step by step (washing hands, putting toys away, getting item from cubby)
	Blurts out answers to questions before the teacher has finished asking the question
	Has difficulty waiting for a turn in group situations
	Engages in dangerous activities without considering the consequences (running into street, jumping off a high slide)
	Uses physical actions (grabbing, hitting) rather than words
	Easily distracted when listening to a story
	Looks up from activity when other children walk by
	Has trouble following a sequence of more than one direction (such as "Take this book to the table, then come back here and sit down")
	Wanders around classroom unless told what to do
	Hits, pushes, or shoves other children without apparent cause
Are there any other comments you'd like to make about this child's behavior?