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Autoimmune Encephalopathy Clinic Intake Form
Today’s date Name of the person filling out this form Phone Number
/ /
CHILD INFORMATION
Child’s Name (last, first, middle) Birth date: Sex: Race/Ethnicity (check all that apply):
/ / Male Female
White Hispanic, any race American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY
Has your child been diagnosed with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) OR Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) OR Autoimmune Encephalopathy (AE) by another physician?
Yes No
If yes, please let us know who diagnosed your child and when. Physician name: Date / / We would like to know specific information about each episode of PANS your child has experienced. Specifically we would like to know about the symptoms and experiences during the initial episode and how they are feeling currently (in the past two weeks).
Onset Initial episode Past Two weeks
Is your child currently experiencing symptoms? Yes No
What was the date of the illness? / / / /
What was the infection?
Strep mycoplasma influenza Other Unknown
Strep mycoplasma influenza Other Unknown
What was the date of initial symptom onset? / / / /
Did your child appear sick?
Sore throat Persistent cough Fever Positive evidence of infection only
No, but positive evidence of illness in a close friend/ relative
No appearance of illness
Sore throat Persistent cough Fever Positive evidence of infection only
No, but positive evidence of illness in a close friend/ relative
No appearance of illness
How long did it take for your child to show their first symptom after becoming ill? (please specify)
Hours Days Weeks
Hours Days Weeks
How long did it take for your child to hit the maximum symptoms experienced following the first symptom you noticed?
Hours Days Weeks
Hours Days Weeks
How many separate episodes has your child have that lasted at least a week? episodes
Do symptoms worsen 1-3 days before or after infections Before After Both Before After Both
Are symptoms usually worse or does your child’s function decline during infections Severe worsening Moderate worsening Mild worsening No worsening
Severe worsening Moderate worsening Mild worsening No worsening
Explain:
Are symptoms usually worse or does your child’s function decline during stress Severe worsening Moderate worsening Mild worsening No worsening
Severe worsening Moderate worsening Mild worsening No worsening
Explain:
Are symptoms usually worse or does your child’s function decline when he/she is tired
Severe worsening Moderate worsening Mild worsening No worsening
Severe worsening Moderate worsening Mild worsening No worsening
Explain:
Do symptoms increase without an apparent cause Yes No Yes No
HEALTH HISTORY
These are some symptoms that may be relevant to your child’s problems or some that might not seem relevant at all. However, to ensure that we don’t miss anything, it is important to ask all of these questions. We would like to know about these symptoms for the following time periods:
1) Symptoms that were present before at any time before your child first developed symptoms 2) Symptoms that were present during the initial episode – the first time they became ill 3) How has your child been feeling, thinking, and acting within the past two weeks
BEHAVIORS Before initial episode Initial episode Past Two Weeks
Did your child have any behaviors that were potentially harmful or life threatening to themselves or others?
Child Family Others Child Family Others Child Family Others
If others, who: Does your child exhibit any behaviors or describe thoughts that you think might be symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Explain:
SEPARATION ANXIETY Before initial episode Initial episode Past Two Weeks
Have you noticed an increase in your child’s difficulty separating from you? Yes No Yes No Yes No
FOOD INTAKE Before initial episode Initial episode Past Two weeks
Have you ever been concerned about your child’s eating or drinking? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Please describe the concerns
Has your child been diagnosed with or prescribed any of the following by a physician:
Abnormal weight loss Any nutritional deficiency Enteral feeding/nutritional supplements Hospitalization due to any of the above
Abnormal weight loss Any nutritional deficiency Enteral feeding/nutritional supplements Hospitalization due to any of the above
Abnormal weight loss Any nutritional deficiency Enteral feeding/nutritional supplements Hospitalization due to any of the above
SLEEP Before initial episode At initial episode Past Two Weeks
How many hours a night does your child sleep Hours Hours Hours
Where does your child sleep? (Check all that apply) Own bed Shared bed Own room Shared room Other (Couch, floor etc.)
Own bed Shared bed Own room Shared room Other (Couch, floor etc.)
Own bed Shared bed Own room Shared room Other (Couch, floor etc.)
If shared or other, please describe:
What time do they normally go to bed on school nights?
What time do they normally wake up on school days?
What time do they normally go to bed on weekend nights? What time do they normally wake up on weekend days?
Does your child have any trouble sleeping? Falling asleep Staying asleep Falling asleep Staying asleep Falling asleep Staying asleep
If yes, please describe:
Does your child have any trouble waking up? Yes No Yes No Yes No
If yes, please describe:
How many days a week does your child take a nap? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Is there a TV or other electronic device in your child’s room?
TV Computer Tablet/Phone
TV Computer Tablet/Phone
TV Computer Tablet/Phone
Does your child have fears of going to bed or bedtime rituals and routines that seem inappropriate for his or her age?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Does your child have nightmares? Yes No Yes No Yes No
URINARY SYMPTOMS Before initial episode Initial episode Past Two Weeks
Does your child have any wetting accidents Yes No Yes No Yes No
If yes, how many accidents are typical in a week: # a week # a week # a week
Please check when wetting accidents occur: Day Night Both Day Night Both Day Night Both
Do you or your child feel like he/she has to urinate more often than usual? Yes No Yes No Yes No
MOVEMENTS Before initial episode Initial episode Past Two weeks
Has your child exhibited any strange or unusual hand or finger movements (e.g. dance-like movements of hands or arms, piano playing like finger movements)?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Have you noticed any issues in your child’s walk (e.g. pigeon toe walking)? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has your child exhibited any strange or unusual arm movements like stiffness or positioning in strange angles?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Please describe any strange movements:
Are you concerned your child may have tics? A tic is a nonvoluntary body movement or vocal sound that is made repeatedly, rapidly, and suddenly. It has a stereotyped but nonrhythmic character.
Yes No Yes No Yes No
SENSORY DEFENSIVENESS Before initial episode Initial episode Past Two Weeks
Have you noticed that your child reacts to tags, labels, or certain kinds of materials Yes No Yes No Yes No
If yes, please describe:
EMOTIONAL LABILITY Before initial episode Initial episode Past Two weeks
Have you ever had concerns over any of the following in your child (select all that apply):
Moodiness Irritability Mood swings Oppositional/Defiant Depressed or numb
Moodiness Irritability Mood swings Oppositional/Defiant Depressed or numb
Moodiness Irritability Mood swings Oppositional/Defiant Depressed or numb
If yes, please describe:
Please describe if your child experienced any stressors in weeks or months prior to an episode:
IMPULSIVITY
Does your child have a diagnosis of ADHD?
Yes No No but I am concerned about these
types of issues
If yes, when was your child diagnosed / /
TREATING PHYSICIAN INFORMATION
Provider Name 1: Location (Address) Phone Fax Provider Specialty: Primary Care (PCP) Is your PCP willing to work in consultation with our team regarding the management of your child’s condition? Yes No
Please enter in any other provides your child sees for his or her condition (e.g. neurology, psychology, immunology, psychiatry) Provider Name 2: Location (Address) Phone Fax Provider Specialty: Provider Name 3: Location (Address) Phone Fax Provider Specialty: Provider Name 4: Location (Address) Phone Fax Provider Specialty: Provider Name 5: Location (Address) Phone Fax Provider Specialty:
MEDICATIONS
Please include all prescribed medications, such as antibiotics, psychiatric and behavioral medications, recent infusions (e.g., IVIG or steroids) and steroids, over-the-counter medications (e.g., nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), such as ibuprofen or naproxen), creams, supplements, vitamins, herbal remedies, hormones, or other over-the-counter products.
MEDICATION NAME DOSAGE FREQUENCY START DATE
Leave blank if current
END DATE ORDERING PHYSICIAN
If discontinued please indicate why
Was it effective?
/ / / /
No Somewhat Moderately Completely
/ / / /
No Somewhat Moderately Completely
/ / / /
No Somewhat Moderately Completely
/ / / /
No Somewhat Moderately Completely
/ / / /
No Somewhat Moderately Completely
/ / / /
No Somewhat Moderately Completely
THERAPIES AND INTERVENTIONS
Please include all any types of therapies your child may have tried (e.g. physical, occupational, speech, counseling, ERP, HRT, ACT, ABA) and any parent trainings or interventions you may have participated in.
THERAPY / INTERVENTION NAME DOSAGE FREQUENCY
START DATE
Leave blank if current
END DATE ORDERING PHYSICIAN
If discontinued please indicate why
Was it effective?
/ / / /
No Somewhat Moderately Completely
/ / / /
No Somewhat Moderately Completely
/ / / /
No Somewhat Moderately Completely
/ / / /
No Somewhat Moderately Completely
HOSPITALIZATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Has your child ever been hospitalized for any of the following?
If yes, how long were they hospitalized?
Please, describe: If more than one hospitalization please describe
Medical reasons
Psychiatric reasons
Treatment or surgery Has your child had any of the following tests? When was it performed? Why was it performed?
IQ or neuropsychological
Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Lumbar puncture (LP)
SOCIAL INFORMATION
What is your child’s current grade level? Does your family attend religious services? Is your child involved in community activities?
Yes No Yes No Does your child have any supports? If yes, please describe: If yes, please describe:
IEP 504 Other supports Name and location of school
Please mark if any of the following life events have happened to your child within TWO YEARS of initial onset (Check all that apply):
Moving to a new home Change to a new school Parents fighting Parents separated Parents divorced New stepmother/stepfather Mother or father lost a job Mother or father started new job Change in parent’s financial status Increased absence of a parent Parent in trouble with the law Parent went to jail Serious illness or injury in the family Death of a family member
Child had major personal injury/illness New brother or sister Trouble with brother or sister More arguments with parents Less arguments with parents Boyfriend/girlfriend/friend having operation Became pregnant/girlfriend became pregnant Death of a friend Loss of a pet Got a new pet Got own car Breaking up with boyfriend/girlfriend Making up with boyfriend/girlfriend Losing a close friend
Got a new job Lost a job Special recognition for good grades Made honor role Joined a new club Making an athletic or other team Failed to make an athletic or other team Trouble with teacher Trouble with classmates Making failing grades in school classes Failed a grade/got put back a grade Skipped a grade/got put ahead a grade Got suspended from school Got into trouble with police Got put into detention/jail
Does your child have any severe problem behaviors? If yes, please describe:
Yes No
PERFORMANCE Before initial episode Initial episode Past Two weeks
How was your child functioning in all areas of life (family, friends, school, and activities)?
Not functioning at all Severely impaired in most to all areas Moderately impaired in most to all areas Slightly impaired in most to all areas Able to participate in all areas and activities of life
Not functioning at all Severely impaired in most to all areas Moderately impaired in most to all areas Slightly impaired in most to all areas Able to participate in all areas and activities of life
Not functioning at all Severely impaired in most to all areas Moderately impaired in most to all areas Slightly impaired in most to all areas Able to participate in all areas and activities of life
How much school did your child miss on average days days days
Have you noticed difficulty in your child’s performance at school Yes No Yes No Yes No
If yes, in which subjects
Reading Writing Math Other:__________
Reading Writing Math Other:__________
Reading Writing Math Other:__________
Has your child ever experienced a loss of skills? Yes No Yes No Yes No
If yes what skills?
Learning ability Language Social Skills Handwriting/fine motor Coordination/gross motor Other
Learning ability Language Social Skills Handwriting/fine motor Coordination/gross motor Other
Learning ability Language Social Skills Handwriting/fine motor Coordination/gross motor Other
Have you noticed a change in your child’s interactions with friends Yes No Yes No
Have you noticed a change in your child’s participation in activities Yes No Yes No
Have you noticed a change in your child’s handwriting
Harder to read Takes longer to write Seems difficult for him/her
Harder to read Takes longer to write Seems difficult for him/her
DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY
BIRTH
What was your child’s birth weight? What was your child’s birth length? What was your child’s gestational age in weeks? Did you have any problems with birth? Did your child require a NICU stay? Yes No Yes No Was your child: Late Full-term Early If yes, describe: If yes, for how long: Was there maternal exposure to any of the following during pregnancy? What type of delivery did you have?
Infections Maternal alcohol use Illness Maternal recreational drug use Smoking Maternal caffeine consumption
Vaginal – Spontaneous Vaginal – Forceps Vaginal – Vacuum assisted Cesarean (C-Section)
DEVELOPMENT
Are your child’s immunizations up to date? Has your child had any immunization reactions? Does your child have allergies to food, medications, or environment?
Yes No Yes No Yes No If no, describe:
If yes, describe:
If yes, describe:
Do you feel like your child is sick more frequently than his/her siblings or peers?
Has your child started to show changes associated with puberty (i.e. armpit or pubic hair; girls – breast changes, boys–voice changes)?
Have you ever noticed your child had dilated pupils or a “deer in the headlights” look?
Yes No Yes No Yes No If yes, describe:
YOUR CHILD’S STORY
Please describe your child’s initial onset of AE: Please describe your child’s most distressing symptoms from your point of view or your child’s point of view: From your point of view, select the your child’s THREE most distressing symptoms from the following list:
Rage/Aggression Irritability Food Avoidance Hoarding Compulsions Separation Anxiety Anxiety Moodiness Obsessions Depression Oppositional Behaviors Pain Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Memory Problems Developmental Regression Sleep Disturbance Urinary changes / wetting Sensory Sensitivities Hallucinations Tics Suicidal thoughts Paranoid thoughts School Performance Decline Mood swings
What would you like to accomplish at your visit with the team:
Is there anything different or strange about your child’s onset or course of illness that wasn’t in this questionnaire or anything else you would like us to know?
PARENT AND CAREGIVER INFORMATION
What is your name (last, first, middle) Birth date: Sex: Relationship to child: Race/Ethnicity (check all that apply):
Male Female
Biological parent Grandparent Step parent Foster parent Adoptive parent Other legal guardian
White American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic, any race Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Primary phone: Primary phone type Alternate phone: Alternate phone type Home Work Cell Home Work Cell Email Address: Marital Status Level of Education Current employment status (check all that apply)
Married/Common Law Not Married, Living Together Separated Divorced/Annulled Widowed Never Married, Living single
6th grade 7th – 9th grade Some high school High school graduate/GED Some college or technical Bachelor’s degree Graduate school or degree
Working Full Time Unemployed, Looking for Work Working Part Time Unemployed, Not Looking for Work Homemaker Student – Full Time Disabled Student – Part Time Retired Other
Your Profession: If respondent is not biological mother
What is your child’s biological mother’s name (last, first, middle) Biological mother’s birth date: Biological mother’s phone: Biological mother’s phone type Biological mother’s race/Ethnicity (check all that apply):
Home Work Cell White American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic, any race Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Biological mother’s marital Status Biological mother’s Level of Education Biological mother’s current employment status (check all that apply)
Married/Common Law Not Married, Living Together Separated Divorced/Annulled Widowed Never Married, Living single
6th grade 7th – 9th grade Some high school High school graduate/GED Some college or technical Bachelor’s degree Graduate school or degree
Working Full Time Unemployed, Looking for Work Working Part Time Unemployed, Not Looking for Work Homemaker Student – Full Time Disabled Student – Part Time Retired Other
Biological mother’s profession: If respondent is not biological father
What is your child’s biological father’s name (last, first, middle) Biological father’s birth date: Biological father’s phone: Biological father’s phone type Biological father’s race/Ethnicity (check all that apply):
Home Work Cell White American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic, any race Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Biological father’s marital Status Biological father’s Level of Education Biological father’s current employment status (check all that apply)
Married/Common Law Not Married, Living Together Separated Divorced/Annulled Widowed Never Married, Living single
6th grade 7th – 9th grade Some high school High school graduate/GED Some college or technical Bachelor’s degree Graduate school or degree
Working Full Time Unemployed, Looking for Work Working Part Time Unemployed, Not Looking for Work Homemaker Student – Full Time Disabled Student – Part Time Retired Other
Biological father’s profession:
FAMILY HISTORY
Please indicate presence of diagnosis in your child and all family members for any of the following and use initial to indicate which family member Use initial for family member and specify condition.
CONDITION/SYMPTOM
Age of onset If
diagnosed in your child
WHICH FAMILY MEMBERS ARE DIAGNOSED WITH CONDITION?
Immediate Maternal (Mom’s side) Paternal (Dad’s side)
F – Father M – Mother B – Brother S – Sister
GF–grandfather GM –grandmother U –uncle A –aunt H –½ sibling C –1st cousin GG –great-grandparent D – other distant relative
GF–grandfather GM –grandmother U –uncle A –aunt H –½ sibling C –1st cousin GG –great-grandparent D – other distant relative
EXAMPLE 9y M-Kawasaki GM, C, A – Crohns U, GM - Celiac
Systemic autoimmune disease Lupus; Kawasaki’s disease; Addison’s disease; Type 1 diabetes; Crohn’s disease; Sjogren’s syndrome; celiac disease/gluten intolerance; psoriasis; myasthenia gravis; multiple sclerosis; Hashimoto/Grave’s disease; etc…
History of recurrent/chronic infections Ear infections, respiratory tract (URI), pneumonia, urinary tract (UTI), bronchitis, tonsillitis/ pharyngitis, gastroenteritis; etc…
Allergies/Allergic Rhinitis/Asthma
Developmental Delays Speech delay; motor delay; delayed milestones; etc…
Anxiety and Mood Disorders generalized anxiety disorder (GAD); separation; social phobia); depression; bipolar or manic depression; rages/anger issues; aggressive disorder or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD); etc…
Eating Disorders anorexia nervosa, bulimia; avoidant/restrictive eating; etc…
Obsessions and Compulsions obsessions, compulsions, obsessive compulsive (OCD), trichotillomania; skin picking; hoarding; etc…
Psychotic and personality disorders schizophrenia; any personality disorders; etc…
Neurodevelopmental Disorders autism; learning disabilities; intellectual disabilities; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD); etc…
Movement related behavioral disorders Tourette’s syndrome; chronic tic disorder; provisional or transient tic disorder; Sydenham chorea;etc…
Excessive alcohol use or alcoholism
Fevers acute rheumatic fever; rheumatic heart disease; Recurrent fever syndrome; etc…
Other
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
We would like to know about where your child lives. First we will ask about your child’s PRIMARY household, which is where she/he lives 50% of the time or more. Street Address: Apartment/Suite: City: State: ZIP Code:
Which of the following best describes your child’s current housing situation? Owned single/multiple family home Subsidized housing (e.g. HUD) Shelter
Rented single/multiple family home Boarding school Residential treatment
Rented apartment Group home Homeless
What is the primary language spoken in the home? Who lives in the home with your child?
Person Relationship Age
Does your child spend at least 25% of his/her time in any other residence? Yes No Street Address: Apartment/Suite: City: State: ZIP Code:
Which of the following best describes your child’s other housing situation? Owned single/multiple family home Subsidized housing (e.g. HUD) Shelter
Rented single/multiple family home Boarding school Residential treatment
Rented apartment Group home Homeless
What is the primary language spoken in that home? Who lives in that home with your child?
Person Relationship Age
Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) PARENT Version—Page 1 of 2 (to be filled out by the PARENT)
Developed by Boris Birmaher, M.D., Suneeta Khetarpal, M.D., Marlane Cully, M.Ed., David Brent, M.D., and Sandra McKenzie, Ph.D., Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh (October, 1995). E-mail: [email protected]
See: Birmaher, B., Brent, D. A., Chiappetta, L., Bridge, J., Monga, S., & Baugher, M. (1999). Psychometric properties of the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED): a replication study. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 38(10), 1230–6.
Directions: Below is a list of sentences that describe how people feel. Read each phrase and decide if it is “Not True or Hardly Ever True” or “Somewhat True or Sometimes True” or “Very True or Often True” for your child. Then, for each statement, fill in one circle that corresponds to the response that seems to describe your child for the last 3 months. Please respond to all statements as well as you can, even if some do not seem to concern your child.
0
Not True or Hardly Ever True
1 Somewhat
True or Sometimes
True
2
Very True or Often
True
1. When my child feels frightened, it is hard for him/her to breathe O O O PN
2. My child gets headaches when he/she am at school. O O O SH
3. My child doesn’t like to be with people he/she does't know well. O O O SC
4. My child gets scared if he/she sleeps away from home. O O O SP
5. My child worries about other people liking him/her. O O O GD
6. When my child gets frightened, he/she fells like passing out. O O O PN
7. My child is nervous. O O O GD
8. My child follows me wherever I go. O O O SP
9. People tell me that my child looks nervous. O O O PN
10. My child feels nervous with people he/she doesn’t know well. O O O SC
11. My child gets stomachaches at school. O O O SH
12. When my child gets frightened, he/she feels like he/she is going crazy. O O O PN
13. My child worries about sleeping alone. O O O SP
14. My child worries about being as good as other kids. O O O GD
15. When my child gets frightened, he/she feels like things are not real. O O O PN
16. My child has nightmares about something bad happening to his/her parents. O O O SP
17. My child worries about going to school. O O O SH
18. When my child gets frightened, his/her heart beats fast. O O O PN
19. He/she child gets shaky. O O O PN
20. My child has nightmares about something bad happening to him/her. O O O SP
Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) PARENT Version—Page 2 of 2 (to be filled out by the PARENT)
0
Not True or Hardly Ever True
1 Somewhat
True or Sometimes
True
2
Very True or Often
True
21. My child worries about things working out for him/her. O O O GD
22. When my child gets frightened, he/she sweats a lot. O O O PN
23. My child is a worrier. O O O GD
24. My child gets really frightened for no reason at all. O O O PN
25. My child is afraid to be alone in the house. O O O SP
26. It is hard for my child to talk with people he/she doesn’t know well. O O O SC
27. When my child gets frightened, he/she feels like he/she is choking. O O O PN
28. People tell me that my child worries too much. O O O GD
29. My child doesn't like to be away from his/her family. O O O SP
30. My child is afraid of having anxiety (or panic) attacks. O O O PN
31. My child worries that something bad might happen to his/her parents. O O O SP
32. My child feels shy with people he/she doesn’t know well. O O O SC
33. My child worries about what is going to happen in the future. O O O GD
34. When my child gets frightened, he/she feels like throwing up. O O O PN
35. My child worries about how well he/she does things. O O O GD
36. My child is scared to go to school. O O O SH
37. My child worries about things that have already happened. O O O GD
38. When my child gets frightened, he/she feels dizzy. O O O PN
39. My child feels nervous when he/she is with other children or adultsand he/she has to do something while they watch him/her (for example:read aloud, speak, play a game, play a sport).
O O O SC
40. My child feels nervous when he/she is going to parties, dances, or anyplace where there will be people that he/she doesn’t know well. O O O SC
41. My child is shy. O O O SC
SCORING: A total score of ≥ 25 may indicate the presence of an Anxiety Disorder. Scores higher than 30 are more specific. TOTAL = A score of 7 for items 1, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 24, 27, 30, 34, 38 may indicate Panic Disorder or Significant Somatic Symptoms. PN = A score of 9 for items 5, 7, 14, 21, 23, 28, 33, 35, 37 may indicate Generalized Anxiety Disorder. GD = A score of 5 for items 4, 8, 13, 16, 20, 25, 29, 31 may indicate Separation Anxiety SOC. SP = A score of 8 for items 3, 10, 26, 32, 39, 40, 41 may indicate Social Anxiety Disorder. SC = A score of 3 for items 2, 11, 17, 36 may indicate Significant School Avoidance. SH =
The SCARED is available at no cost at www.wpic.pitt.edu/research under tools and assessments, or at www.pediatric bipolar.pitt.edu under instruments.
March 27, 2012
NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale—PARENT Informant
Today’s Date: ___________ Child’s Name: _____________________________________________ Date of Birth: ________________
Parent’s Name: _____________________________________________ Parent’s Phone Number: _____________________________
Directions: Each rating should be considered in the context of what is appropriate for the age of your child.When completing this form, please think about your child’s behaviors in the past 6 months.
Is this evaluation based on a time when the child � was on medication � was not on medication � not sure?
Symptoms Never Occasionally Often Very Often
1. Does not pay attention to details or makes careless mistakes 0 1 2 3
with, for example, homework
2. Has difficulty keeping attention to what needs to be done 0 1 2 3
3. Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly 0 1 2 3
4. Does not follow through when given directions and fails to finish activities 0 1 2 3
(not due to refusal or failure to understand)
5. Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities 0 1 2 3
6. Avoids, dislikes, or does not want to start tasks that require ongoing 0 1 2 3
mental effort
7. Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (toys, assignments, pencils, 0 1 2 3
or books)
8. Is easily distracted by noises or other stimuli 0 1 2 3
9. Is forgetful in daily activities 0 1 2 3
10. Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat 0 1 2 3
11. Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected 0 1 2 3
12. Runs about or climbs too much when remaining seated is expected 0 1 2 3
13. Has difficulty playing or beginning quiet play activities 0 1 2 3
14. Is “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor” 0 1 2 3
15. Talks too much 0 1 2 3
16. Blurts out answers before questions have been completed 0 1 2 3
17. Has difficulty waiting his or her turn 0 1 2 3
18. Interrupts or intrudes in on others’ conversations and/or activities 0 1 2 3
19. Argues with adults 0 1 2 3
20. Loses temper 0 1 2 3
21. Actively defies or refuses to go along with adults’ requests or rules 0 1 2 3
22. Deliberately annoys people 0 1 2 3
23. Blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehaviors 0 1 2 3
24. Is touchy or easily annoyed by others 0 1 2 3
25. Is angry or resentful 0 1 2 3
26. Is spiteful and wants to get even 0 1 2 3
27. Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others 0 1 2 3
28. Starts physical fights 0 1 2 3
29. Lies to get out of trouble or to avoid obligations (ie,“cons” others) 0 1 2 3
30. Is truant from school (skips school) without permission 0 1 2 3
31. Is physically cruel to people 0 1 2 3
32. Has stolen things that have value 0 1 2 3
The information contained in this publication should not be used as a substitute for the
medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that
your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
Copyright ©2002 American Academy of Pediatrics and National Initiative for Children’s
Healthcare Quality
Adapted from the Vanderbilt Rating Scales developed by Mark L. Wolraich, MD.
Revised - 1102
Symptoms (continued) Never Occasionally Often Very Often33. Deliberately destroys others’ property 0 1 2 3
34. Has used a weapon that can cause serious harm (bat, knife, brick, gun) 0 1 2 3
35. Is physically cruel to animals 0 1 2 3
36. Has deliberately set fires to cause damage 0 1 2 3
37. Has broken into someone else’s home, business, or car 0 1 2 3
38. Has stayed out at night without permission 0 1 2 3
39. Has run away from home overnight 0 1 2 3
40. Has forced someone into sexual activity 0 1 2 3
41. Is fearful, anxious, or worried 0 1 2 3
42. Is afraid to try new things for fear of making mistakes 0 1 2 3
43. Feels worthless or inferior 0 1 2 3
44. Blames self for problems, feels guilty 0 1 2 3
45. Feels lonely, unwanted, or unloved; complains that “no one loves him or her” 0 1 2 3
46. Is sad, unhappy, or depressed 0 1 2 3
47. Is self-conscious or easily embarrassed 0 1 2 3
SomewhatAbove of a
Performance Excellent Average Average Problem Problematic
48. Overall school performance 1 2 3 4 5
49. Reading 1 2 3 4 5
50. Writing 1 2 3 4 5
51. Mathematics 1 2 3 4 5
52. Relationship with parents 1 2 3 4 5
53. Relationship with siblings 1 2 3 4 5
54. Relationship with peers 1 2 3 4 5
55. Participation in organized activities (eg, teams) 1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale—PARENT Informant
Today’s Date: ___________ Child’s Name: _____________________________________________ Date of Birth: ________________
Parent’s Name: _____________________________________________ Parent’s Phone Number: _____________________________
For Office Use Only
Total number of questions scored 2 or 3 in questions 1–9: ____________________________
Total number of questions scored 2 or 3 in questions 10–18:__________________________
Total Symptom Score for questions 1–18: ____________________________________________
Total number of questions scored 2 or 3 in questions 19–26:__________________________
Total number of questions scored 2 or 3 in questions 27–40:__________________________
Total number of questions scored 2 or 3 in questions 41–47:__________________________
Total number of questions scored 4 or 5 in questions 48–55: ____________________________________________________________
Average Performance Score: ______________________________________________
DBT2007
DIRECTIONS: Fill in the circle on the scale below each question that best describes your child's mood in the past 3 months.
1. Suddenly starts to cry for little or no apparent reason, more so than other children his/ her age.
2. It is hard to tell what will set him/ her off into a blow-up of temper.
3. Suddenly becomes tense or anxious.
4. Has bursts of being overly affectionate for little reason, hugging or kissing more than you would expect.
5. Suddenly loses interest in what he/ she is doing.
6. It is hard to tell what mood he/ she will be in.
7. Suddenly loses his/ her temper (may yell, cuss, or throw something) when you would not expect.
RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD: Mother Father Other, specify:
8. Has bursts of increased talking.
9. Complains of short periods when he/ she feels shaky or his/ her heart is pounding, or he/ she has difficulty breathing (not due to asthma or another medical problem).
CHILDREN'S AFFECTIVE LABILITY SCALE (CALS)Parent Form for children 6-17 years old
Never orrarely
occurs
1-3 timesduring the
month
1-3times aweek
4-6times aweek
1 or moretimes a
day
16. Suddenly appears sad, depressed, and down in the dumps for no apparent reason.
17. Has bursts of being nervous or fidgety.
18. Has bursts of crabbiness or irritability.
19. Suddenly is overly familiar with people he/ she barely knows.
20. Appears very angry (yells, uses abusive language) in response to a simple request.
15. Suddenly starts to laugh about something that most people do not think is very funny.
10. It is hard to tell what will set him/ her off crying.
12. Does an activity and then suddenly stops and says he/ she is tired.
13. You never know when he/ she is going to blow up.
14. Has periods of time when he/ she talks about the same thing over and over.
ID: DATE: / /
11. Has bursts of silliness for little or no apparent reason.
Visit: Initial 3 Month 6 Month 9 Month 12 Month 64822
Nine Item Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake disorder screen (NIAS) - Parent Strongly
Disagree Disagree Slightly
Disagree Slightly Agree Agree
Strongly Agree
1 My child is a picky eater
2 My child dislikes most of the foods that
other people eat
3 My child’s list of foods that he/she likes
and will eat is shorter than the list of foods
he/she won't eat
4 My child is not very interested in eating;
he/she seems to have a smaller appetite
than other people
5 My child has to push him/herself to eat
regular meals throughout the day, or to eat
a large enough amount of food at meals
6 Even when my child is eating a food
he/she really likes, it is hard for him/her to
eat a large enough volume at meals
7 My child avoids or puts off eating because
he/she is afraid of GI discomfort, choking,
or vomiting
8 My child restricts him/herself to certain
foods because he/she is afraid that other
foods will cause GI discomfort, choking,
or vomiting
9 My child eats small portions because
he/she is afraid of GI discomfort, choking,
or vomiting
Zickgraf, Hana F., and Jordan M. Ellis. "Initial validation of the Nine Item Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake disorder screen (NIAS): A measure of three restrictive eating patterns." Appetite 123 (2018): 32-42.
CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR
Patient Name: __________________________ Date of Birth: ___________________
1. Record each problem behavior the individual displays and describe it specifically. Include any damage
resulting from the problem behavior either to the individual or others. Please rank in order of concern.
Behavior Description
a.
b.
c.
2. Estimate the severity of the problem behavior of greatest concern (circle one).
Moderate Severe Life-threatening
3. Has the individual ever been sent to the hospital to treat an injury resulting from the behavior or to
develop a treatment plan for the behavior?
Yes No Describe:
5. In what settings do these behaviors occur?
7. Estimate the current frequency of the problem behavior(s). _______________________________ ______
8. How long has the individual been engaging in the problem behavior(s)? __________________________
9. When is the problem behavior(s) likely to occur (circle all that apply)?
a. When individual is left alone or unattended.
b. When lots of people are around.
c. When demands are placed on the individual.
d. Mealtimes, dressing or bathing (circle).
e. Time of day:
g. Other:
10. Are there any occasions when the problem behavior(s) rarely or never occurs?
11. a. How do people (staff, parents, etc.) typically respond when the individual engages in the problem
behavior(s)? (If a formal program is currently being conducted, refer to it here and send a copy.
b. How long has the program been in place?
12. Estimate the general trend of the problem behavior(s) during the past year (circle one).
a. Increasing (behavior getting worse).
b. Decreasing (behavior getting better).
c. Stable (about the same).
13. Does the individual display aggressive behavior toward staff or peers? If yes, explain: _______________
Please Complete
Today’s Date: ____________________________ Parent’s Name:__________________________________
Child’s Name: ____________________________ Parent’s Date of Birth: ____________________________
Child’s Date of Birth: _______________________ Parent’s Gender: ________________________________
Parent’s Last Grade Completed in School: ____________
Race or Ethnic Identity: (Please circle all that apply)
Hispanic White/Non-Hispanic Black/Non-Hispanic Other/Non-Hispanic Please read the questions below. We want to know the TOTAL number of times you answer YES, but we don’t need to know which questions you answered YES to. Each time you answer YES, place a line through one of the circles below. When the questionnaire is complete, count up the number of circles you have crossed out.
While YOU were growing up, during your first 18 years of life:
1. Were your parents ever separated or divorced?
2. Was anyone you lived with depressed or mentally ill, or did they attempt suicide?
3. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker, alcoholic or used street drugs?
4. Did anyone you lived with go to prison?
5. Was your mother or step-mother pushed, grabbed, slapped, kicked, bitten, hit with a fist or something
hard, had something thrown at her, repeatedly hit for at least a few minutes, or ever threatened or
hurt by a knife or a gun?
6. While you were growing up, did you sometimes not have enough to eat, wear dirty clothes, not have
anyone take you to the doctor, or were your parents too drunk or high to take care of you?
7. Did a parent or adult in your home swear at you, insult you, or put you down or act in a way that made
you afraid you might be physically hurt?
8. Did a parent or other adult in your home push, grab, slap, or throw something at you, or ever hit you
so hard that you had marks or were injured?
9. Did a parent, adult, or someone at least 5 years older than you ever touch you sexually or try to make
you touch them sexually?
10. While you were growing up, did you feel as if there was NO ONE who made you feel special or loved, or
that your family was NOT a source of strength, support and protection for you?
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Total Number of Parent “YES” Answers Here: __________
Please read the questions below. We want to know the TOTAL number of times you answer YES, but we don’t need to know which questions you answered YES to. Each time you answer YES, place a line through one of the circles below. When the questionnaire is complete, count up the number of circles you have crossed out.
Since your CHILD was born: 1. Have you and your partner separated or divorced?
2. Has your child lived with anyone who was depressed or mentally ill, or who attempted suicide?
3. Has your child lived with anyone who was a problem drinker or used street drugs?
4. Has your child lived with anyone who has been to prison?
5. Has your child ever witnessed anyone in the home (parents or adults) push, grab, slap, or throw things at
each other and/or witnessed anyone kick, bite, hit with a fist, or hit each other with something hard, or ever
witness people threatening each other with a weapon, such as a knife or a gun?
6. Since your child was born, have there been times when your child has not had enough to eat, has not had
anyone take him/her to the doctor, or have any of his/her caregivers been too drunk or high to take care of
him/her?
7. Since your child was born, has a parent or other adult in your home sworn at, insulted, or put your child
down or acted in a way that made your child afraid that he/she might be physically hurt?
8. Did a parent or other adult in your home push, grab, slap, or throw something at your child, or ever hit
him/her so hard that she /he had marks or was injured?
9. Did a parent, adult, or someone at least 5 years older than your child ever touch your child sexually or try to
make your child touch them sexually?
10. Since your child was born, do you feel as if there has NOT been anyone in his/her family who makes
him/her feel special, or that you or his other caregivers have NOT been able to be a source of strength,
support or protection for your child?
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Total Number of Child “YES” Answers Here: __________