Table 2 Details of items endorsed at a very low and very high level of social-emotional problems derived from the first edition of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional (ASQ:SE) for 36-month interval
Items | Questions | Threshold parameter | N (%) of children with difficulties |
|---|---|---|---|
Five first items endorsed at a low level of social-emotional problems | |||
20 | Does your child check that you are nearby when he/she is exploring new places such as parks or a friend’s home? | 0.36 | 3038 (42.6) |
11 | Does your child do what you ask him/her? | 0.48 | 2866 (40.2) |
18 | Does your child comply with requests in everyday routines? For example, coming to the dinner table or putting away toys when you tell him/her. | 0.77 | 2455 (34.3) |
19 | Does your child cry, scream or have fits of rage that are prolonged? | 0.79 | 2455 (34.3) |
12 | Does your child seem to be more active than other children of the same age? | 0.93 | 2248 (31.6) |
Five last items endorsed at a high level of social-emotional problems | |||
22 | Does your child hurt her/himself on purpose? | 4.36 | 149 (2.1) |
9 | Does your child seem satisfied and happy? | 4.53 | 126 (1.8) |
10 | Is your child interested in things around him/her? For example, people, toys and food? | 4.82 | 95 (1.3) |
16 | Does your child sleep at least 8 h in 24 h? | 5.01 | 80 (1.1) |
30 | Does your child show an unusual interest in, or knowledge of, sexual words/activities? | 5.70 | 41 (0.6) |