Child & Adolescent Questionnaire
Client /Child's Name: / Date of Birth:Address: / Is the child adopted?
Who has legal custody of the child? / Is the child a foster child?
Child’s School And Grade: / Child’s Gender
Mother's Name: / Age:
Address: / Education:
Occupation: / Place of Employment:
Phone Number: / Okay to call (circle)? yes no
Marital Status (circle): Married Divorced Separated Widowed Single Other: / Explain:
Father's Name: / Age:
Address (if different from child's): / Education:
Occupation: / Place of Employment:
Phone Number: / Okay to call (circle)? yes no
Marital Status (circle): Married Divorced Separated Widowed Single Other: / Explain:
Step-Mother's Name: / Age:
Address (if different from child's): / Education:
Occupation: / Place of Employment:
Phone Number: / Okay to call (circle)? yes no
Step-Father's Name: / Age:
Address (if different from child's): / Education:
Occupation: / Place of Employment:
Phone Number: / Okay to call (circle)? yes no
People living in the same house as the child (do not list parents / step-parents): / Relationship: / Age:
Siblings not living in the same house as the child: / Relationship: / Age:
Chief Complaint/Concern
AggressiveImpulsive or Dangerous BehaviorLying
Anxiety Interpersonal Conflict/Peer ProblemsTemper outbursts
Binging/Purging ArgumentativeTruancy
Can’t Relate to OthersIrritability Academic performance
Concentration DifficultiesLow/High EnergyDestructive
Defiant BehaviorMedical Problems/Physical complaintsRunAway Attempts
Bed WettingDaytime Wetting/SoilingLacks Initiative
Depressed MoodFire setting/Playing with FireMood Swings
Difficulty Making DecisionsObsessive CompulsiveSelf-Mutilation
DisobedientHead bangingStrange Behaviors
Alcohol UsePanic AttacksStrange Thoughts
Drug UseFeels HelplessPhobic
RockingSleeping problemsChild Abuse/Neglect
Short Attention Span/DistractibleChange in AppetiteFamily Violence
Suicidal talk/thoughtsTrouble with the Law Other:______
Why is your child / family seeking therapy at this time?______
______When did the problemsbegin? ______
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What have you done recently or in the past to help with these concerns?______
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What changes would you like to see in your child? ______
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What changes would you like to see in yourself? ______
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What changes would you like to see in your family? ______
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Child's Developmental History:
Was this a planned pregnancy? Yes No Was the pregnancy full term? Yes No ______Wks/Mths
Was regular medical care given during the pregnancy? ______
Were there any complications or problems during pregnancy? If yes, describe the problem and time it occurred during pregnancy, such as diabetes, excess vomiting, bleeding, high blood pressure, toxemia, weight loss, fever, accidents, etc. ______
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Were cigarettes, alcohol, or other prescription or non prescription medications used? What, how much, and how often? ______
Were there any complications or problems during the delivery or shortly after the child’s birth, such as emergency C-Section, slow heart rate, cord around neck, oxygen or medications needed, etc.______
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Client’s Birth Weight: ______
Temperament as a baby (circle all that apply): Easy goingAnxious/FussyCheerful
Good SleeperResponsive when Cuddled
At what age did your child:
Sit without help? ______Say single words meaningful]y?______
Crawl?______Combine 2 or more words? ______
Walk without help? ______Use sentences?______
Become toilet trained? ______
Stop having accidents at night? ______
Start sleeping independently? ______
Child’s School History:
Has your child ever repeated a grade? If yes, which grade(s)?______
Have you ever requested an evaluation through your school or through another public school system? If yes, provide date(s) and reasons for evaluations: ______
Does your child have an IEP or 504 plan? ______
Does your child receive: Speech/language therapy Physical therapy Occupational Therapy
Special Education Instruction Specify subjects: ______
Tutoring Specify subjects: ______
If not currently, has your child received any of the above services in the past? Please specify. ______
Please list any concerns you have about your child’s ability to learn at an age/grade appropriate level and/or to socialize with other children. ______
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Who is/are the appropriate person(s) to contact for details about your child’s school work? ______
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Child’s Medical History:
Does your child have any of the following (please circle)? Yes No and describe if applicable:
Health Concern / Explain / Health Concern / ExplainAppetite / Weight Problems / Neurological Problems / Seizures
Breathing Problems / Sleep Problems
Cancer / Stomach / Bowel Problems
Diabetes / Allergies
Hearing / Vision / Speech Problems / Headaches
Heart / Kidney / Bladder / Liver / Gallbladder Problems / Other Health Problems/Concerns
Does your child have a history of frequent ear infections? If so, how often, at what age, and were any medical treatments provided?______
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Does your child currently take any medications? If so, please provide the following information:
Name of Medication / Amount/Frequency/Start Date / Reason Prescribed / Prescribing PhysicianWho is your child’s primary doctor? Please list name and address of practice:______
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Date of Last Exam:______Are your child’s immunizations current? ______
Are there other things about the child’s health or previous treatment which may affect his or her care?
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Substance Use Concerns
Are there any concerns about substance abuse? If yes, what substances has the child used? ____
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Family Psychiatric History
Does anyone in your child’s family or household have any of the following?
Condition / Yes / Comments and Who:Depression
Anxiety
Psychiatric Hospitalizations
Alcoholism or Drug Use
Suicide or Attempted Suicide
Learning Problems
Legal Problems
Seizures
Mental Retardation
Domestic Violence, Sexual or Physical Abuse
Stuttering or Speech Problems
Other (Specify):
During the past 12 months, has your family experienced:
____Death/Serious illness of a family member____Change in address
____Unemployment____Change in school
____Marital problems____Birth or adoption of new baby/child
____Other Stressors or Changes: ______
Number of moves in child’s life: ______Does your child share a room with anyone else? ______
Has your child ever been in legal trouble, including probation? If so, please describe: ______
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Has your child ever been suspended or expelled? If yes, how many times? Explain. ______
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Has your child even been physically or sexually abused? If yes, please explain. (Please note that by law, known or suspected abuse must be reported to Child Protective Services.) ______
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Has your child ever received counseling services? If so, please list prior therapists/psychiatrists, start and stop dates, reasons for treatment, and any formal diagnoses. ______
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Has your child ever made a suicide attempt? If yes, when? What happened? ______
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What does your child enjoy doing? ______
What are your child’s greatest strengths? ______
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Is there anything else you feel I should know about your child? ______
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How did you find out about this practice? ______
I hereby certify that the information provided on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Signature of Parent or Legal GuardianRelationshipDate
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Signature of TherapistDate