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Purpose
Measures depressive symptoms in children in Grades 2-6
Authors
William M. Reynolds, PhD
Administration Formats
Additional Details
Depression Test for Children
Designed to screen for depression in children, the RCDS-2 retains the 30 items used in the original measure but presents updated normative data. Children are asked to answer questions about how they have been feeling during the past 2 weeks. All items are worded in the present tense to elicit current symptoms status. A short form, ideal for screening, is also available. Learn more about the RCDS-2 Screening Form.
Features and benefits
- Appropriate for children ages 7-13 years.
- No scoring key is needed—the RCDS-2 form is presented in a convenient carbonless form. All administration and raw score information is presented in the brightly colored Test Booklet.
- A new standardization sample of students drawn from 11 states is stratified to match U.S. Census statistics for gender and ethnic background. T scores and percentile ranges are provided for the total standardization sample, by gender, by grade, and by gender for each grade.
- Maps onto the symptoms of depressive disorders outlined in the DSM-IV™.
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FAQs
What is the technical information of the RCDS™-2?
Test structure
- Critical items are clearly marked on the scoring sheet, alerting you that your client may need immediate attention.
- All items are presented in a 4- or 5-point rating scale format, making them easy for children to answer.
- A clinical cutoff score helps determine whether a child should be referred for further evaluation.
- Administration and scoring are available on PARiConnect, our online assessment platform.
Technical information
- A standardization sample of students drawn from 11 states is stratified to closely match U.S. Census statistics for gender and ethnic background.
- T scores and percentile ranges are provided for the total standardization sample, by gender, by grade, and by gender for each grade.
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