Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale

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

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Date
Is this evaluation based on a time the child*

was on a medicationwas not on a medicationnot sure?
Instructions
Part 1: Symptoms (Questions 1–47)

Please rate the frequency with which your child has exhibited each behavior listed below over the past 6 months.

Rating Scale:

Never = 0
Occasionally = 1
Often = 2
Very Often = 3
1. Does not pay attention to details or makes careless mistakes with, for example, homework*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
2. Has difficulty keeping attention to what needs to be done*

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 activities (not due to refusal 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 does not want to start tasks that require ongoing mental effort*

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

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
8. Is easily distracted by noises or other 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 when remaining seated is expected*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
12. Runs about or climbs too much when remaining seated is expected*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
13. Has difficulty playing or beginning quiet play activities*

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 too much*

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 for his or her turn*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
18. Interrupts or intrudes on others’ conversations and/or activities*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
19. Argues with adults*

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

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
21. Actively defies or refuses to go along with adults’ requests or rules*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
22. Deliberately annoys people*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
23. Blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehaviors*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
24. Is touchy or easily annoyed by others*

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

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
26. Is spiteful and wants to get even*

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

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
28. Starts physical fights*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
29. Lies to get out of trouble or to avoid obligations (i.e., “cons” others)*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
30. Is truant from school (skips school) without permission*

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

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
32. Has stolen things that have value*

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

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
34. Has used a weapon that can cause serious harm (bat, knife, brick, gun)*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
35. Is physically cruel to animals*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
36. Has deliberately set fires to cause damage*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
37. Has broken into someone else’s home, business, or car*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
38. Has stayed out at night without permission*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
39. Has run away from home overnight*

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
40. Has forced someone into sexual activity*

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

0 = Never1 = Occasionally2 = Often3 = Very Often
Section 2: Performance – Items 48–55

Please rate your child'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
48. Overall school performance*

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
49. Reading*

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
50. Writing*

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

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
52. Relationship with parents*

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
53. Relationship with siblings*

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

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
55. Participation in organized activities (e.g., teams, clubs)*

1 = Problematic2 = Somewhat of a Problem3 = Average4 = Above Average5 = Excellent
Inattentive Score
Hyperactive Score
ODD Score
Conduct Disorder Score
Anxiety/Depression
Vanderbilt Parent Rating Scale – Symptom Summary

Inattentive Symptoms Score: {inattentiveScore}

Hyperactive/Impulsive Symptoms Score: {hyperactiveScore}

Oppositional Defiant Symptoms Score: {oddScore}

Conduct Disorder Symptoms Score: {conductDisorder}

Anxiety/Depression Symptoms Score: {anxietydepression}

This summary reflects parent ratings of observed behaviors over the past 6 months, based on 47 symptom questions. These scores may assist in evaluating attention, behavioral, and emotional concerns in the home setting.
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Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale – Parent Version