Social-Emotional Assessment

Discover the strengths
that help your child blossom

SEEDS measures the social-emotional competencies that research shows are essential for healthy development, resilience, and lifelong wellbeing.

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Competencies
10 – 15
Minutes
6 – 18
Age Range

Research-Backed

Strength areas based on hundreds of peer-reviewed studies spanning multiple countries and decades of research.

What is SEEDS?

Evidence-Based Social-Emotional Strengths Assessment

SEEDS is a 62-item questionnaire designed to measure the social-emotional competencies in children and adolescents that matter most. We've identified the mental health behaviors needed for healthy development and freedom from emotional distress, so you can nurture what truly matters.

Validated across diverse populations
Actionable, personalized results
Ages 8 to 18 years
Available in multiple languages
Research & Validity

Built on decades of research

SEEDS was developed from extensive research identifying the core social-emotional competencies that protect against emotional distress and promote healthy development. Every domain is grounded in peer-reviewed evidence and validated across diverse populations.

Cross-Cultural Validation

Validated across multiple countries and diverse populations of children and adolescents.

Strengths-Based

Identifies what's working and what to build on, not what's wrong.

Personalized Feedback

Detailed reports with recommendations tailored to each child's profile.

Evidence-Based Domains

13 competencies drawn from clinical research on child development.

Assessment Framework

Three Dimensions of Strength

Our comprehensive assessment measures 13 evidence-based competencies that build social-emotional wellbeing across thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.

  • Thoughts 5
  • Behaviors 5
  • Interpersonal 3

Thoughts

5 Core Areas

Cognitive skills for understanding emotions, problem-solving, and managing thought patterns.

  1. 01Understanding My Feelings
  2. 02Fixing Problems
  3. 03Changing Unhelpful Thoughts
  4. 04Being Proud of Myself
  5. 05Reaching My Goals

Behaviors

5 Core Areas

Action-oriented skills for building routines, managing stress, and developing competence.

  1. 06Planning Good Times
  2. 07Calming My Body & Mind
  3. 08Growing My Strengths
  4. 09Setting Up for Success
  5. 10Being Brave

Interpersonal

3 Core Areas

Social and communication skills for building meaningful relationships.

  1. 11Making and Keeping Friends
  2. 12Healthy Communication
  3. 13Speaking Up Respectfully

Common Questions

Questions
& Answers

Everything you need to know about the SEEDS Assessment and how it can support your child's development.

The SEEDS Assessment takes approximately 8 to 12 minutes to complete. It consists of 62 items that parents or caregivers rate based on their child's typical behaviors.

No. SEEDS is designed for all children and adolescents, not only those with identified concerns. It measures social-emotional strengths and competencies that every child can develop.

SEEDS is designed for children and adolescents aged 8 to 18. An adult and caregiver version is currently in development.

Yes. SEEDS is grounded in peer-reviewed research on social-emotional competencies in children and adolescents, validated across diverse populations.