Child Behaviour Checklist

The Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) is a standard measure of externalizing (i.e., aggressive, hyperactive, noncompliant and under controlled) and internalizing (i.e., anxious, depressive and overcontrolled) behaviour problems using parents’ ratings of 99 items. The CBCL is especially useful for measuring symptoms related to psychiatric comorbidities in children with ASDs.

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Alternative name
CBCL

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First used: 13 October 2021

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