Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale – Teacher Version

  • Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale – Teacher Version

  •  - -
  • Is this evaluation based on a time the child*

  • Instructions
    Part 1: Symptoms (Questions 1–35)

    Please rate the frequency with which the student has exhibited each behavior listed below over the past 6 months. Select the option that best describes how often the behavior occurs in the classroom.

    Rating Scale:

    Never = 0
    Occasionally = 1
    Often = 2
    Very Often = 3

  • 1. Fails to give close 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 instructions 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 sustained mental effort*
  • 7. Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., pencils, books, tools)*
  • 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 where it is inappropriate*
  • 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*
  • 20. Actively defies or refuses to comply with adult’s 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 (e.g.,"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 or her"*
  • 35. Is sad, unhappy, or depressed*

  • Section 2: Performance – Items 36–43

    Please rate the student’s performance in each area compared to other children the same age.

    Rating Scale:

    1 = Problematic
    2 = Somewhat of a Problem
    3 = Average
    4 = Above Average
    5 = Excellent

  • 36. Reading*
  • 37. Mathematics*
  • 38. Written expression*
  • 39. Relationship with peers*
  • 40. Following directions/rules*
  • 41. Disrupting class*
  • 42. Assignment completion*
  • 43. Organizational skills*

  • Vanderbilt Teacher Rating Scale – Symptom Summary

    Inattentive Symptoms Score: {inattentiveScore}

    Hyperactive/Impulsive Symptoms Score: {hyperactiveScore}

    Oppositional Defiant Symptoms Score: {oddScore}

    Conduct Disorder Symptoms Score: {conductDisorder}

    This summary is based on teacher ratings of observed classroom behaviors over the past six months.

  • Should be Empty: