The CAPS-CA is based on the CAPS, which is considered a gold standard for assessing PTSD in individuals over age 15. It assesses the frequency and intensity of the 17 symptoms of PTSD, with items developed to be consistent with the DSM-IV.
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The NCTSN CANS provides a comprehensive assessment of the type and severity of clinical and psychosocial factors that may impact treatment decisions and outcomes.
The TSCYC is a 90-item caretaker-report instrument developed for the assessment of trauma-related symptoms in children ages 3-12. It contains two reporter validity scales and eight clinical scales.
The National Center for Child Traumatic Stress works closely with National Child Traumatic Stress Network members to develop and expand comprehensive external partnerships.
The NCTSN has produced dozens of webinar series, comprised of virtual presentations by expert researchers and practitioners, on various topics in the field of child traumatic stress.
Collaborative work with policymakers has been an essential part of the mission and activities of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network since it began in 2000 as part of the Children’s Health Act.
Trauma-informed pediatric psychiatry considers biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors and their complex interactions in understanding what is needed to better support children and families.
The SDQ is a widely and internationally used brief behavioral screening instrument assessing child positive and negative attributes across 5 scales: 1) Emotional Symptoms, 2) Conduct Problems, 3) Hyperactivity/Inattention, 4) Peer Problems, 5) Pro
A 6-item self-report questionnaire assessing children’s dispositional hope.
This database includes reviews of tools that measure children's experiences of trauma, their reactions to it, and other mental health and trauma-related issues.