This document contains the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale, which is used to assess symptoms of ADHD in children based on parent ratings. It consists of 46 questions about inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive, and emotional behaviors rated on a 4-point frequency scale. It also includes 5 questions to rate academic performance and classroom behavior on a 5-point scale. The scale is used to evaluate symptoms in the context of what is developmentally appropriate for a child's age to inform an ADHD diagnosis.
This document contains the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale, which is used to assess symptoms of ADHD in children based on parent ratings. It consists of 46 questions about inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive, and emotional behaviors rated on a 4-point frequency scale. It also includes 5 questions to rate academic performance and classroom behavior on a 5-point scale. The scale is used to evaluate symptoms in the context of what is developmentally appropriate for a child's age to inform an ADHD diagnosis.
This document contains the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale, which is used to assess symptoms of ADHD in children based on parent ratings. It consists of 46 questions about inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive, and emotional behaviors rated on a 4-point frequency scale. It also includes 5 questions to rate academic performance and classroom behavior on a 5-point scale. The scale is used to evaluate symptoms in the context of what is developmentally appropriate for a child's age to inform an ADHD diagnosis.
This document contains the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale, which is used to assess symptoms of ADHD in children based on parent ratings. It consists of 46 questions about inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive, and emotional behaviors rated on a 4-point frequency scale. It also includes 5 questions to rate academic performance and classroom behavior on a 5-point scale. The scale is used to evaluate symptoms in the context of what is developmentally appropriate for a child's age to inform an ADHD diagnosis.
Date of Birth: ________________________________________________ Age: _______________________________________ Grade: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Each rating should be considered in the context of what is appropriate for the age of your child. Frequency Code: 0 = Never; 1 = Occasionally; 2 = Often; 3 = Very Often 0 1 2 3 1. Does not pay attention to details or makes careless mistakes, such as in homework 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 sustained 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 when remaining seated is expected 12. Runs about or climbs excessively in situations when 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 too much 16. Blurts out answers before questions have been completed 17. Has difficulty waiting his or her turn 18. Interrupts or intrudes on others (butts into conversations or games) 19. Argues with adults 20. Loses temper 21. Actively defies or refuses to comply with adults requests or rules 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 1 VB_ParentForm.lay 2/8/07 9:08 AM Page 1 VANDERBILT ADHD DIAGNOSTIC PARENT RATING SCALE Each rating should be considered in the context of what is appropriate for the age of your child. Frequency Code: 0 = Never; 1 = Occasionally; 2 = Often; 3 = Very Often 0 1 2 3 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 vindictive 27. Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others 28. Initiates physical fights 29. Lies to obtain goods for favors or to avoid obligations (cons others) 30. Is truant from school (skips school) without permission 31. Is physically cruel to people 32. Has stolen items of nontrivial 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 elses 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 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 2 VB_ParentForm.lay 2/8/07 9:08 AM Page 2 PERFORMANCE Problematic Average Above Average Academic Performance 1. Reading 1 2 3 4 5 2. Mathematics 1 2 3 4 5 3. Written expression 1 2 3 4 5 Classroom Behavior 1. Relationships with peers 1 2 3 4 5 2. Following directions/rules 1 2 3 4 5 3. Disrupting class 1 2 3 4 5 4. Assignment completion 1 2 3 4 5 5. Organizational skills 1 2 3 4 5 VANDERBILT ADHD DIAGNOSTIC PARENT RATING SCALE Each rating should be considered in the context of what is appropriate for the age of your child. Frequency Code: 0 = Never; 1 = Occasionally; 2 = Often; 3 = Very Often 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 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 3 VB_ParentForm.lay 2/8/07 9:08 AM Page 3