Author(s):
Saigh, Phillip, A., Ph.D.
Author Contact:
Phillip A. Saigh, Ph.D.
Box 1, Thorndike Hall
Teachers College, Columbia University
525 W. 120th Street
New York, NY 10027
Citation:
Saigh, P.A. (2004). A structured interview for diagnosing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Children's PTSD Inventory. San Antonio, TX: PsychCorp.
To Obtain:
Harcourt Assessment, Inc.
19500 Bulverde Road
San Antonio, Texas 78259
Phone: 1-800-211-8378
Fax: 1-800-232-1223
Email: pasaigh@aol.com
Website: www.HarcourtAssessment.com
Cost: 1.85
Copyright: Yes
Description:
The CPTSD-I is a structured clinician-administered interview for youths 6 to 18 years old that assesses PTSD symptoms and diagnoses, qualifying event, and current functioning. Items are based on DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for PTSD, and the inventory form is divided into five sections of questions that correspond to DSM IV-TR PTSD symptom clusters (Exposure and Situational Reactivity, Reexperiencing, Avoidance and Numbing, Increased Arousal, and Significant Distress or Impairment).
DSM IV-TR symptoms that reflect compound statements are divided into separate statements, where a Yes on any of the statements indicates a Yes for that symptom.
Theoretical Orientation Summary:
Based on DSM-IV/DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for PTSD.
Domains Assessed:
Posttraumatic stress symptoms (child)
Languages:
English (USA)
Age Range: 6-18 Years
Measure Type: General Assessment
Number of Items: 50
Measure Format: Structured Interview
Time to Complete: 18
Reporter: Self
Score Time: 10
Education Level: 0
Periodicity: Unknown
Response Format:
2-point rating scale: Yes/No
Materials Needed:
Paper and pencil
Materials Notes:
All administration and scoring information are on the Inventory form. Time to administer the measure varies depending on the childs trauma history. Youth with no trauma history can be assessed in 5 minutes, whereas those with a history generally complete the assessment in 15-20 minutes. The following items are available on the publishers website (as of 8/05):A) Inventory Kit with Manual and 25 Inventory Forms: $149 B) Manual: $90 C) Inventory Forms (pkg/25): $65 D) Inventory Forms (pkg/100): $185 (Pricing is based on the purchase of this item.)Note: Spanish and French (Canadian) forms are also available.
Sample Items:
| Domain | Scales | Sample |
| Acute Stress Disorder Symptomatology | Dissociation | At the time of the ___ (TRAUMATIC EVENT) did you feel spaced out or dazed? |
Information Provided:
Areas of concern/risks
Clinician friendly output
Continuous assessment
Diagnostic info DSM IV
Dichotomous assessment
Raw Scores
