Social and Emotional Checklist
Social and Emotional Checklist
Depression One or more symptoms will be present for an extended period of time. It
is suggested that 2 weeks of continuous feelings requires further
investigation
Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
Feelings of panic
Feeling sad, upset
Feeling lethargic or tired all the time
Feeling anxious
Feeling restless
Feeling worthless or guilty
Indigestion, constipation, diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Thoughts of self – harm
Child abuse Although these signs do not necessarily indicate that a child has been
abused, they may help adults recognize that something is wrong. The
possibility of abuse needs to be investigated if a child shows a number of
these symptoms, or any of them to a marked degree:
Sexual Abuse
Inappropriate affection or sexual knowledge for age
Complaints of pain in genital area
Extreme behaviors
Personality changes, mood swings
Regression in behavior, wetting
Changes to eating behavior
Social withdrawal
Limited concentration, attention in school
Fear of known person/s
Nightmares
Becomes worried about clothing being removed
Drawing sexually explicit pictures
Trying to be “good” or perfectly behaved
Physical Abuse
Unexpected injuries
Covering of injuries
Running away
Fear of physical contact
Self – harm
Aggression
Excessive punishment disclosed
Afraid of perpetrator finding out of disclosure
Emotional Abuse
Underweight, failure to thrive
Onset of speech disorders
Self - denigration
Neglect
Unusually hungry or signs of malnutrition
Lack of cleanliness and personal care
Fatigue, extreme tiredness
Often ill
Untreated medical problems
Poor social relationships
Scavenging
Lack of care for belongings / property
Frequent unexplained absences from school
Risk / Protective The lists earlier in this section can be used as a framework factors to guide further
discussion.