Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale – Parent Version

  • Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale – Parent Version

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  • Is this evaluation based on a time the child*

  • 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*
  • 2. Has difficulty keeping attention to what needs to be done*
  • 3. Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly*
  • 4. Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish activities (not due to refusal or failure to understand)*
  • 5. Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities*
  • 6. Avoids, dislikes, or does not want to start tasks that require ongoing mental effort*
  • 7. Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (toys, assignments, pencils, or books)*
  • 8. Is easily distracted by noises or other stimuli*
  • 9. Is forgetful in daily activities*
  • 10. Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat*
  • 11. Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected*
  • 12. Runs about or climbs too much when remaining seated is expected*
  • 13. Has difficulty playing or beginning quiet play activities*
  • 14. Is “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor”*
  • 15. Talks too much*
  • 16. Blurts out answers before questions have been completed*
  • 17. Has difficulty waiting for his or her turn*
  • 18. Interrupts or intrudes on others’ conversations and/or activities*
  • 19. Argues with adults*
  • 20. Loses temper*
  • 21. Actively defies or refuses to go along with adults’ requests or rules*
  • 22. Deliberately annoys people*
  • 23. Blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehaviors*
  • 24. Is touchy or easily annoyed by others*
  • 25. Is angry or resentful*
  • 26. Is spiteful and wants to get even*
  • 27. Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others*
  • 28. Starts physical fights*
  • 29. Lies to get out of trouble or to avoid obligations (i.e., “cons” others)*
  • 30. Is truant from school (skips school) without permission*
  • 31. Is physically cruel to people*
  • 32. Has stolen things that have value*
  • 33. Deliberately destroys others’ property*
  • 34. Has used a weapon that can cause serious harm (bat, knife, brick, gun)*
  • 35. Is physically cruel to animals*
  • 36. Has deliberately set fires to cause damage*
  • 37. Has broken into someone else’s home, business, or car*
  • 38. Has stayed out at night without permission*
  • 39. Has run away from home overnight*
  • 40. Has forced someone into sexual activity*
  • 41. Is fearful, anxious, or worried*
  • 42. Is afraid to try new things for fear of making mistakes*
  • 43. Feels worthless or inferior*
  • 44. Blames self for problems; feels guilty*
  • 45. Feels lonely, unwanted, or unloved; complains that “no one loves him or her”*
  • 46. Is sad, unhappy, or depressed*
  • 47. Is self-conscious or easily embarrassed*

  • 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*
  • 49. Reading*
  • 50. Writing*
  • 51. Mathematics*
  • 52. Relationship with parents*
  • 53. Relationship with siblings*
  • 54. Relationship with peers*
  • 55. Participation in organized activities (e.g., teams, clubs)*

  • 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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