Comparing parent and teacher ratings of social competence and problem behaviors

A comparison between parent and teacher ratings of 109 school children on t he French version of the Nisonger Child Behavior Rating Form, which measure s social competence and problem behaviors of children with developmental di sabilities, was conducted. Results indicated no significant differences bet ween parent and teacher ratings on the two social competence subscales and two problem behavior subscales. Ratings differed significantly on three pro blem behavior subscales: (a) Conduct Problem, (b) Insecure/Anxious, and (c) Hyperactive. These results may be indicative of complementary information according to the context (home vs, school). Also, results support the premi se that it is important to collect information from multiple sources in ord er to obtain a complete and global assessment of the child's problem behavi or/psychopathology.