Sometimes, our children have early signs of mental health concerns for a variety of reasons. We must get our children the help they need as early as possible. Some signs your child may need counseling include aggressive behavior, being easily agitated, and developmental delays. Counseling can help guide your steps as you parent your child. Are you considering counseling for your child? Take our quiz and find out if counseling may be helpful for you and your family.
1. Does your child get into fights at school?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
D. It's hard to tell
2. Is your child cruel to animals?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
D. You don't know yet
3. Is your child rude to other adults?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
D. Not yet, but they are to you
4. Is your child more active than their peers?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
D. I'm not sure
5. Does your child have a hard time going to bed?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
D. They’ll only sleep with me
6. Does your child have a speech delay (began speaking later than usual)?
A. Yes
B. No
C. I think so
D. It's possible
7. Does your child cry all the time, sometimes for no reason?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only when he goes to school
D. Sometimes
8. Does your child display violent behavior? (i.e., hitting, kicking, biting, etc.)
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only when they don’t get what they want
D. Sometimes
9. Is your child more shy than their peers?
A. No
B. Sometimes
C. Yes
D. It’s hard for you to tell
10. Is your child insensitive to others’ pain?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
D. I'm not sure
