We understand you may have questions about the MIASA and how it will be used by school psychologists and other mental health professionals.

Our goal is to support your teen by gathering comprehensive insights into their mental health. We collect information from multiple perspectives—yours, your child's, and their teachers'—to create a complete picture that helps clinicians provide the best possible care.

This information helps clinicians make informed decisions to support your child’s growth and well-being.

If you’d like to learn more about the assessment and see sample questions, please scroll down.

What to Expect:

Multi-Informant Assessment System For Adolescents (MIASA)

WHAT THE TEEN SEES

Youth Questionnaire

  • Completion time: 15-20 minutes

  • A total of 137 questions about your teen’s experiences and daily life.

  • We assess 18 areas covering your teen's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

What The Assessment Measures

    • Anger

    • Anxiety Disorders

    • Autistic Sensitivity

    • Body Image

    • Emotional Distress

    • Peer Rejection

    • Post-Traumatic Stress

    • Social Engagement

    • Somatization

    • Suicidal Ideation

    • Unusual Thinking

SAMPLE ITEM

IN THE PAST MONTH…I HAVE HAD A LOT ON MY MIND.

    • Aggression & Fighting

    • Family Support

    • Negative Peer Influences

    • Rule-Breaking

    • School Misbehavior

    • Social Media Addiction

    • Social Support

    • Substance Abuse

SAMPLE ITEM

IN THE PAST MONTH…I HAD TO LIE TO COVER FOR A FRIEND.

    • Family Isolation

    • Low Self-Esteem

    • Social Isolation

SAMPLE ITEM

IN THE PAST MONTH…OTHER KIDS SEEM TO LIKE ME.

    • Gaming Addiction

    • School Attention-Deficit

    • School Performance

SAMPLE ITEM

IN THE PAST MONTH…MY GRADES HAVE BEEN GOING DOWN.

WHAT THE CAREGIVER SEES

Parent Questionnaire

  • Completion time: 15-20 minutes

  • 124 questions for parents about their teen's experiences and behaviors.

  • In addition to the areas covered in the youth survey, this parent assessment also looks at sensitive topics such as:

    • Trauma history (e.g., physical or sexual abuse)

    • Stressful family circumstances

    • Sexual acting out

    • Antisocial behaviors

    • Gender-related issues

SAMPLE ITEMS

IN THE PAST MONTH, THEY HAVE BEEN…UNCOMFORTABLE BEING AROUND TEENS.

IN THE PAST MONTH, THEY HAVE BEEN…HAVING DIFFICULTY MANAGING THEIR TIME.

PRIOR TO AGE SIX, THEY…USUALLY ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR MISTAKES.

WHAT THE TEACHER SEES

Teacher Questionnaire

  • Completion time: 5 minutes

  • 36 questions for teachers to share observations about the student’s behavior and daily experiences in the classroom.

SAMPLE ITEMS

IN THE PAST MONTH, THEY HAVE BEEN…AVOIDING INTERACTION WITH PEERS.

IN THE PAST MONTH, THEY HAVE BEEN…CONFIDENT IN THEIR ABILITIES.

IN THE PAST MONTH, THEY HAVE BEEN…FIDGETY.

Your Child's Privacy Matters

We understand you may have concerns about data privacy. Rest assured, all personal information is stored securely, and we follow strict privacy protocols to protect your child's data.

Still Have Questions About the Assessment?

Contact your child's psychologist or counselor for more information or to discuss any concerns.