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Does my child have difficulty separating?
67 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 14 clinical frameworks·5 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test looks at what makes a separation anxiety worrying: how intense the reactions are, what gets organized beforehand to avoid it, the stomach aches and the headaches, and what all of it costs at school and at home. The report brings these parental observations together and situates each of them.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 67 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book Adolescence in Crisis, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
If you have a question about your report, write to us at contact@psychologieetserenite.com: a psychotherapist will reply within 48 hours.
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Does my child have difficulty separating? — a 67-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at separation anxiety in your child: the distress, the avoidance, the physical symptoms and the effect on daily life. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 14 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This test covers separation, reassurance, pleasure, the body, anticipation, avoidance, sleep, pain, attachment, abandonment, independence, isolation and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Separation If your child cries or screams at the moment of separation. If your child has managed to get through similar separations in the past. Reassurance If your child asks again and again to check a parent will be there at a set time. If your child relaxes as soon as they know a parent is present. Pleasure If your child struggles to enjoy activities while worrying about an absent parent. If your child is able to have a good time as soon as they are with a parent. The body If your child shows visible bodily tension (clenching, stiffness) at separations. If your child's physical signs disappear quickly once the separation is over. Anticipation If your child imagines worst-case scenarios in advance about separations. If your child shows anxiety before the separation has even happened. Avoidance If your child invents excuses to avoid situations that involve a separation. If your child tries to cancel or avoid activities that mean leaving the house. Sleep If your child has trouble falling asleep at night, linked to fear of separation. If your child wakes at night with nightmares about separations or losses. Pain If your child complains of stomach ache before or during separations. If your child has headaches linked to separation or to anticipating one. Attachment If your child seeks to be physically close to a parent as much as possible. If your child clings physically to you or another adult when it is time to part. Abandonment If your child mentions fearing losing a parent or something serious happening. If your child struggles to believe adults when they say they will come back. Independence If your child's growing autonomy is limited by their fears about separation. If your child asks to stay glued to a parent where other children manage alone. Isolation If your child's social life (birthdays, outings) is limited by their fears. If your child refuses to go to friends' homes or out of the house without a parent. Readiness to change If what you have just described has a real impact on your life. If you feel a desire to change the way you function.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Your reading of this difficulty separating- How you explain this difficulty separating in your child, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty and does not produce a level: it captures a starting perspective.
- ●Distress at separation- Emotional reactions your child shows when separating from an attachment figure.
- ●Anticipation and avoidance- The extent to which your child anticipates or avoids separations.
- ●Physical symptoms- Physical signs that appear in relation to separation.
- ●Daily impact- The extent to which separation-related difficulties disrupt your child's daily life.
- ●Motivation for support- Your readiness to explore and support your child around separation difficulties.
Reference frameworks and authors
Signs of separation anxiety are normal at certain ages (particularly between 8 and 24 months, with a resurgence around ages 6 to 8). They become an anxiety disorder (DSM-5: 309.21; ICD-11: 6B05) when they last at least four weeks and significantly impact daily functioning (schooling, social life, sleep). This test identifies observable signs — it does not replace a clinical assessment. If scores are high or if you are concerned, consult a child psychiatrist or child psychologist.
Why take this test?
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This test looks at what makes a separation anxiety worrying: how intense the reactions are, what gets organized beforehand to avoid it, the stomach aches and the headaches, and what all of it costs at school and at home. The report brings these parental observations together and situates each of them.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Your reading of this difficulty separating, Distress at separation, Anticipation and avoidance, Physical symptoms, Daily impact. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Your reading of this difficulty separating
How you explain this difficulty separating in your child, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty and does not produce a level: it captures a starting perspective.
Distress at separation
Emotional reactions your child shows when separating from an attachment figure.
Anticipation and avoidance
The extent to which your child anticipates or avoids separations.
Physical symptoms
Physical signs that appear in relation to separation.
Daily impact
The extent to which separation-related difficulties disrupt your child's daily life.
Motivation for support
Your readiness to explore and support your child around separation difficulties.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 67 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Your reading of this difficulty separating, Distress at separation, Anticipation and avoidance, Physical symptoms, Daily impact. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 67 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Your reading of this difficulty separating, Distress at separation, Anticipation and avoidance…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Check the introduction for who should answer: an adult, child or teenager. Do not answer on someone else’s behalf if the questionnaire asks for their own perspective.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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