Child Neuropsychological Questionnaire

The Child Neuropsychological Questionnaire (CNQ) consists of 42 items that cover pre-, peri-, and postnatal problems, developmental milestones, medical events, psychosocial development, and educational history. The manual author suggests the aim is to "try to make a three-way differentiation between entities that generally show very similar signs and symptoms; childhood schizophrenia, abnormal electrical functions, and posterior fossa neoplasms." The questions cover the standard information that should be obtained in a diagnostic interview that is directed toward a child’s psychiatric or neuropsychological problems.

The CNQ is designed to evaluate children suspected of having brain dysfunctions. Other suggested uses include differential diagnosis in pediatric neuropsychology or as a training device to train students and to alert them to the possible significance of various behaviors and the reasons for pursuing diverse areas of inquiry.

Scoring The CNQ

The Questionnaire consists of 42 items; 7 require narration and 35 require only a yes/no answer. The rationale for each of the questions and suggestions concerning the possible diagnostic significance of each item and the type of follow-up that might be needed are provided in the manual.

CNQ Reliability, Validity, and Norms

The manual contains no reliability, validity and normative data.

Population: Children.

Scores: Overall evaluation of neuropsychological impairment.

Administration Time: Not reported.

Author: Fernando Melendez.

Publisher: Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc.