Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale

Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale – Teacher Version
Patient Name:*
Teacher Name:*
Today's Date:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Please indicate the number of weeks or months you have been able to evaluate the behaviors:*
Is this evaluation based on a time the child*

was on a medicationwas not on a medicationnot sure?
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*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
2. Has difficulty sustaining attention to tasks or activities*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
3. Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
4. Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand)*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
5. Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
6. Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
7. Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., pencils, books, tools)*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
8. Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
9. Is forgetful in daily activities*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
10. Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
11. Leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
12. Runs about or climbs excessively in situations where it is inappropriate*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
13. Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
14. Is “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor”*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
15. Talks excessively*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
16. Blurts out answers before questions have been completed*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
17. Has difficulty waiting in line*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
18. Interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games)*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
19. Loses temper*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
20. Actively defies or refuses to comply with adult’s requests or rules*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
21. Is angry or resentful*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
22. Is spiteful and vindictive*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
23. Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
24. Initiates physical fights*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
25. Lies to obtain goods for favors or to avoid obligations (e.g.,"cons" others)*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
26. Is physically cruel to people*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
27. Has stolen items of nontrivial value*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
28. Deliberately destroys others’ property*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
29. Is fearful, anxious, or worried*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
30. Is self-conscious or easily embarrassed*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
31. Is afraid to try new things for fear of making mistakes*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
32. Feels worthless or inferior*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
33. Blames self for problems; feels guilty*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
34. Feels lonely, unwanted, or unloved; complains that "no one loves him or her"*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
35. Is sad, unhappy, or depressed*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
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*

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
37. Mathematics*

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
38. Written expression*

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
39. Relationship with peers*

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
40. Following directions/rules*

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
41. Disrupting class*

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
42. Assignment completion*

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
43. Organizational skills*

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
Inattentive Score
Hyperactive Score
ODD Score
Conduct Disorder Score
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.
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Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale – Teacher Version