DevineCare Child Behavior Assessment Tool

DevineCare Child Behavior Assessment

A tool to understand your child’s behavioral and adaptive patterns

Understanding Your Child’s Behavior & Strengths

This screening tool helps you observe and understand different areas of your child’s behavior and their strengths in everyday living. It’s designed to give you insights into how your child typically responds to various situations.

Please answer each question based on how often your child has shown the described behavior or characteristic during the past 6 months. Your honest observations are valuable.

1. Everyday Skills (Adaptive Difficulties)

(How often your child struggles with daily living, social interaction, or communication)

A. Has difficulty with daily routines (e.g., dressing, hygiene, chores).

Never Sometimes Often

B. Struggles to make or keep friends.

Never Sometimes Often

C. Has difficulty understanding social cues or rules.

Never Sometimes Often

D. Has trouble expressing needs or ideas clearly (verbally or nonverbally).

Never Sometimes Often

E. Shows poor problem-solving skills in everyday situations.

Never Sometimes Often

2. Worry & Nervousness (Anxiety)

(How often your child shows signs of worry, fear, or nervousness)

A. Worries a lot about various things.

Never Sometimes Often

B. Is unusually shy or sensitive.

Never Sometimes Often

C. Gets nervous in new situations or with unfamiliar people.

Never Sometimes Often

D. Shows physical signs of nervousness (e.g., fidgeting, trembling, stomach aches when worried).

Never Sometimes Often

3. Sadness & Low Mood (Depression)

(How often your child shows signs of sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest)

A. Seems sad, unhappy, or tearful most of the time.

Never Sometimes Often

B. Has lost interest in activities he/she used to enjoy.

Never Sometimes Often

C. Complains of being tired or having low energy, even after rest.

Never Sometimes Often

D. Expresses feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness.

Never Sometimes Often

4. Physical Complaints (Somatization)

(How often your child expresses physical complaints without clear medical cause)

A. Complains of stomach aches or nausea (not due to illness).

Never Sometimes Often

B. Complains of headaches or other body aches (not due to injury/illness).

Never Sometimes Often

5. High Energy & Restlessness (Hyperactivity)

(How often your child is overly active, restless, or impulsive)

A. Is constantly in motion, can’t sit still.

Never Sometimes Often

B. Has difficulty waiting his/her turn or interrupting.

Never Sometimes Often

C. Talks excessively or loudly.

Never Sometimes Often

D. Is restless or fidgety.

Never Sometimes Often

6. Anger & Hostility (Aggression)

(How often your child shows angry, hostile, or physically aggressive behaviors)

A. Argues a lot with adults.

Never Sometimes Often

B. Has temper tantrums or explosive outbursts.

Never Sometimes Often

C. Physically attacks or fights with others.

Never Sometimes Often

D. Bullies or is mean to other children.

Never Sometimes Often

E. Threatens or intimidates others.

Never Sometimes Often

7. Rule-Breaking Behaviors (Conduct Problems)

(How often your child shows rule-breaking, defiant, or antisocial behaviors)

A. Lies or cheats.

Never Sometimes Often

B. Steals things.

Never Sometimes Often

C. Breaks rules at home or school.

Never Sometimes Often

D. Is defiant or refuses to obey adults.

Never Sometimes Often

8. Focus & Attention (Attention Problems)

(How often your child has difficulty focusing, is easily distracted, or is impulsive)

A. Has difficulty concentrating on tasks or activities.

Never Sometimes Often

B. Is easily distracted by irrelevant sounds or sights.

Never Sometimes Often

C. Makes careless mistakes or misses details.

Never Sometimes Often

D. Fails to finish assignments or chores.

Never Sometimes Often

9. Unusual Behaviors (Atypicality)

(How often your child shows unusual or odd behaviors, thoughts, or perceptions)

A. Behaves in strange or peculiar ways.

Never Sometimes Often

B. Repeats words or phrases over and over.

Never Sometimes Often

C. Has unusual fears or obsessions.

Never Sometimes Often

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Disclaimer: This tool is for screening purposes only and is not a diagnostic assessment. The results provide general insights into potential behavioral and adaptive patterns, inspired by concepts from the BASC-3. For a professional evaluation and personalized recommendations, please consult with a qualified child psychologist, therapist, or healthcare provider.