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Based on 4- and 5-point scales with high scores indicating more severe symptoms, except for the performance section where higher scores indicate better performance in classroom behavior and academic achievement.Provides information on school performance and ADHD symptoms.Provides information on a parent’s perception of social functioning and school performance.Vanderbilt ADHD Parent Rating Scale (VADPRS).Administered to teens for their self-report.Conners-Wells’ Adolescent Self-Report Scale for teenagers.Consist of 27/28 questions (short versions of the scale) divided into 4 subscales: 1)oppositional problems, 2) cognitive problems,3) hyperactivity and 4) an ADHD index.Conners’ Teacher Rating Scale-Revised for teachers.Conners’ Parent Rating Scale-Revised for parents/caregivers.Scored on a 3-point scale that ranges from 0 (not true) to 2 (very true/often true).

Consists of a checklist of 120-questions.

Identifies problem behavior in youths ages 6-18 years, including possible disorders and internalizing or externalizing problems.

The responses and scores are not sufficient for a diagnosis of ADHD but are an important component of the comprehensive evaluation process. Due to the variability of a child’s behavior based on the setting, their relationship with the person completing the form, or the subjective nature of the responses, it is best to have several significant people in the child’s life (mother, father, grandparent, teacher, daycare provider, etc.) complete the forms for comparison. The following rating scales are often used to screen, evaluate or monitor children and teenagers with ADHD. These are preferable to global, nonspecific questionnaires and rating scales that assess a variety of behavioral conditions. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has noted that ADHD-specific rating scales are more accurate in distinguishing between children with and without the diagnosis of ADHD. Remember, however, that these instruments are only one component of a comprehensive evaluation. Symptoms must be present in more than one setting (such as both at home and in school or work) to meet DSM-5 criteria for an ADHD disorder. Scales and checklists help clinicians obtain information from adults, parents, teachers, and others about symptoms and functioning in various settings.

Teens – by the teen, their parent(s) or caregiver(s), other family members and/or educators.

Children – by their parent(s) or caregiver(s), other family members and/or educators.Adults – by the individual client/patient and significant others (spouse, boss, co-worker).These practice tools are typically completed for During treatment, they can be used to track symptoms and monitor treatment progress. These tools are an essential component of a comprehensive evaluation for ADHD and provide information needed to screen, diagnose and develop a treatment plan. When evaluating for ADHD, clinicians will use a variety of clinical practice tools to gather information, including standardized clinical rating and self-report checklists, behavior questionnaires and/or rating scales.