[1] This self-report inventory, which is also available in parent response form, consists of 24 questions that measure the frequency with which a child experiences emotions and behaviors related to school attendance.
The questionnaire takes about 10 minutes to complete and it is designed for use with children ages 5 and up.
Several research studies support the SRAS-R as a reliable and valid measure of children's school refusal symptoms.
[1][2][3] Scoring the SRAS-R is based on a 0–6 scale, with each question being scored as follows based on participant response: Each item in the question set contributes to a different function which may be contributing to the child's school refusal behavior.
The function with the highest mean score is considered the primary cause of the child's school avoidance.