Empathy Quotient Systematization Children
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ScribdTranslationsEmpathy Quotient /
Systematization (version for Children)
(EQC-SQC)
The Empathy / Systematization Quotient (version for Children) is
first presented in the following publication:
Auyeung, B.; Wheelwright, S.; Allison, C.; Atkinson, M.;
Samarawickrema, N.; Baron-Cohen, S.: The Children’s
Empathy Quotient and Systemizing Quotient: Sex Differences
in Typical Development and in Autism Spectrum Conditions.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 2009;
39(11):1509–1521
The Spanish version used on this page has been obtained from the
website of theAutism Research Center
http://www.autismresearchcentre.com/tests/The text has
has been slightly modified to adapt it to the international model
of the language and correct various errors.
TheEmpathy Quotientand theSystematization Quotient
they quantify personality traits in adults, and are designed to
be self-applied. The questionnaire presented on this page adapts (and
combines both tests for children between 4 and 11 years old, and is designed
for parents or caregivers to answer.
How to interpret the result?
Out of the 55 questions in the questionnaire, 27 questions correspond to the
Empathy Quotient (Children's Version) (EQC) and 28 to the Quotient of
Systematization (version for Children) (SQC), the range being
score of the first questionnaire 0–54 and the second 0–56.
The authors of the questionnaire have not established cutoff points.
to assess the results obtained by applying the Empathy Quotient
Systematization (version for Children), that is, scores that
allow classifying individuals according to the score obtained. From
what we have is the result obtained from facing the
questionnaire for normal (typical) population groups and those affected by
autism spectrum disorders. The following are presented
media obtained by the authors in the validation process of the
questionnaire. The standard deviation is shown in parentheses.
Results
EQC SQC
Group 37.70 (± 24.11 (±
typical 9.81 8.02)
Girls 40.16 (± 22.64 (±
typical 8.89 7.94
Children 34.84 (± 25.81 (±
typical 10.07 7.79
Group TEA 13.97 (± 27.43 (±
6.82 9,20)
Girls 15.43 (± 26.11 (±
TEA 6.27 9,11)
Children 13.66 (± 27.71 (±
TEA 6.90 9.22
The way to interpret the score obtained upon completion of the
the questionnaire consists of comparing it with the averages presented in the
previous table. As a complementary result, and through the
combination of the two scores obtained using a formula
provided by the authors of the questionnaires, it is possible
determine the 'type of brain' of the evaluated person. To understand
the result obtained in this way can consult the page about the
empathy-systematization theoryby Simon Baron-Cohen.
The questionnaire has 55 questions. Please answer them all.
Acuerdo Acuerdo Desacuerdo Desacuerdo
Partial Total Partial Total
My son/daughter likes to take care of others
1
people.
My son/daughter often does not understand
2 why some things annoy
to others.
My son/daughter doesn't care that in
3 our house the things are not in
your site.
My son/daughter does not cry or scream when
4 a character dies in a
movie.
My son/daughter likes to organize things.
5 with precision (for example:
flowers, books, CDs or DVDs.
My son/daughter realizes
6 quickly when someone is
joking.
My son/daughter likes to cut
7 worms or tearing off the legs of the
insects.
My son/daughter is interested in
8
classify by categories
specific to animals
(insects, dinosaurs, etc.).
My son/daughter has stolen at some point.
9 something that he liked a lot
brother/sister or friend
10 My son/daughter is interested in different things.
types of vehicles (for example
trains, cars, airplanes.
Acuerdo Acuerdo Desacuerdo Desacuerdo
Partial Total Partial Total
My son/daughter doesn't spend much time.
11
putting in line different
toys (for example, little soldiers,
animals, cars.
If my son/daughter has to ride a
model with blocks (lego,
12 mecano, etc.) prefers to follow the
instructions from the brochure to try
do it by your own means.
My son/daughter has difficulties with
13
make friends.
When my son/daughter plays with others
14
children can spontaneously
respect your turn and share
toys.
My son/daughter likes reading more (or
15 that they read fiction books that
other types of books.
My son/daughter's room is about
16 more disorganized than
ordered.
My son/daughter can be abrupt when giving.
17
your opinion, even though this may
to annoy or disturb others
people.
My son/daughter likes to take care.
18
domestic animals.
My son/daughter likes to collect
19 things (tags, cards of
transportation, etc.).
My son/daughter tends to be rude or
20
rude without realizing it.
Agreement Agreement Disagreement Disagreement
Partial Total Partial Total
21 My son/daughter knows how to mix colors
to form other colors.
My son/daughter doesn't realize if in
22
the house is moved to a different place.
My son/daughter has had problems with
23 other children for physical harassment
bullying
My son/daughter likes to do
physical activities with rules
24 clearly established (by
example: football, karate, ballet
classic, etc.)
My son/daughter knows how to drive with
25 ease the remote control of
video or the DVD.
My son/daughter can explain
26 easily to others what it has
learned in school.
It would be difficult for my son/daughter to do
27 a list with your five songs or
favorite movies.
My son/daughter has one or two friends
28 intimate ones, as well as other friends
more.
My son/daughter quickly discovers
29 numerical patterns in the class of
mathematics.
My son/daughter listens to the opinions of
30 others, even when they are
different from yours.
Acuerdo Acuerdo Desacuerdo Desacuerdo
Partial Total Partial Total
31
My son/daughter worries when
other children become upset.
My son/daughter is not interested in how
32
the devices work (for
example photo cameras,
traffic lights, television, etc.
33 My son/daughter seems so worried
for their own interests that do not
you realize that you bore the
others.
My son/daughter likes to play games
34 with written rules (for example
chess, dominoes, etc.)
My son/daughter gets angry when the
35 things are not done in their due time
time.
Sometimes my son/daughter does it
36 blame other kids for things
that he/she has done wrong.
My son/daughter gets very upset when
37
I will suffer for an animal.
My son/daughter knows the differences
of the latest models of
38
video game consoles (by
example PlayStation 1, 2 and 3, X‑
Box, Wii, etc.) or other devices
consumer electronics.
My son/daughter knows by heart
many things about that which
39 more interested (for example
flags, football teams,
music groups.
Sometimes my son/daughter pushes or
40 pinch another child who has it
molested.
Agreement Agreement Disagreement Disagreement
Partial Total Partial Total
My son/daughter likes to follow the
41 itinerary of the trips with a
map
My son/daughter notices easily
42 when another person wants to start
a conversation with him/her.
43 My son/daughter is good at
to negotiate and achieve that which
wants.
My son/daughter likes to make lists.
44 of things (for example toys,
television programs, etc.).
My son/daughter worries about how he/she
a companion will feel or will feel
45
that has not been invited to a
party.
My son/daughter likes to spend time
developing activities that
46 master (for example skating,
play with the ball, practice a
ballet step.
My son/daughter finds it difficult to use
47
the computer.
My son/daughter gets sad when he/she sees
48
other children to suffer or cry.
If my son/daughter had a collection
49 the figurines or stickers would not be
satisfied until completing it.
My son/daughter likes to participate in
50
organized social situations
(scouts, summer camps,
etc.).
Acuerdo Acuerdo Desacuerdo Desacuerdo
Partial Total Partial Total
My son/daughter is not interested in knowing.
51 the exact schedules of the plans
of the day.
My son/daughter likes to help the
52 new students to integrate into the
class.
My son/daughter has had problems due to
53 having insulted or bothered
other children.
My son/daughter does not enjoy working.
54 to complete a puzzle
the crossword.
55 My son/daughter usually resorts to the
physical aggression to achieve it
What does he/she want.
This questionnaire does not require an Internet connection to function,
therefore being able to be used on computers without access to the Network. The version
the latest is available at the address
http://AutismSpectra.Info/tests/autism-spectrum/children/EQC_SQC
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