Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher Rating Scale

Each rating should be considered in the context of what is appropriate for the age of the children you are rating.

Frequency Code: 0 = Never; 1 = Occasionally; 2 = Often;3

1. Fails to give attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork

2.Has difficulty sustaining attention to tasks or activities

3. Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly 4.Does not follow through on instruction and fails to finish schoolwork (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand) 5. Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities 6. Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustaining mental effort 7. Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (school assignments, pencils, or books) 8. Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli 9. Is forgetful in daily activities 10. Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat 11. Leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected 12. Runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which remaining seated is expected 13. Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly 14. Is "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor" 15. Talks excessively 16. Blurts out answers before questions have been completed 17. Has difficulty waiting in line 18. Interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games) 19. Loses temper

Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher Rating Scale (continued)

Frequency Code: 0 = Never; 1 = Occasionally; 2 = Often; 3 =

20. Actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests or rules

21. Is angry or resentful 22. Is spiteful and vindictive 23. Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others 24. Initiates physical fights

25. Lies to obtain goods for favors or to avoid obligations (i.e., "cons" others)

26. Is physically cruel to people

27. Has stolen items of nontrivial value

28. Deliberately destroys others' property

29. Is fearful, anxious, or worried 30. Is self-conscious or easily embarrassed

31. Is afraid to try new things for fear of making mistakes

32. Feels worthless or inferior

33. Blames self for problems, feels guilty 34. Feels lonely, unwanted, or unloved; complains that "no one loves him/her" 35. Is sad, unhappy, or depressed

Classroom Behavioral Performance

1. Relationships with peers 2. Following directions/rules 3. Disrupting class 4. Assignment completion 5. Organizational skills