ESSENCE-Q Adult
The ESSENCE-Q Adult is a screening questionnaire for adults with 12 items addressing potential concerns about problems during early development.
NEW GUIDELINES
Notice: Screening Questionnaire Access (15th June 2026)
This screening questionnaire is no longer available for free use. Access to, and use of, this instrument is now managed through ESSENCE-IN.com and is chargeable on a per-use or package basis unless by explicit agreement – this includes any paper copies that are in circulation.
All requests to use the instruments must be directed to hello@essence-in.com or accessed at https://essence-in.com/
About the ESSENCE-Q Adult
The ESSENCE-Q Adult is a screening questionnaire for adults with 12 items addressing potential concerns about problems during early development. There are three alternatives for each item: “Yes”, “Maybe/A little” and “No”.'
How to score the ESSENCE-Q Adult
Tally up the number of YES responses and MAYBE/A LITTLE responses.
Psychometric properties
The psychometric properties of the ESSENCE-Q Adult are currently being evaluated.
How to use the ESSENCE-Q Adult
The ESSENCE-Q Adult can be filled out by the patient/adult individual themselves or by a parent. The questionnaire can also be used as a checklist during an interview (conducted by a doctor, psychologist or nurse) with the patient. One (or more) clear YES responses or three (or more) MAYBE/A LITTLE responses indicate a need to examine the patient’s childhood medical history further.