Adhd Questionaire

BRIGHT FUTURES

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Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher Rating Scale
INSTRUCTIONS AND SCORING
Behaviors are counted if they are scored 2 (often) or 3 (very often).
Inattention

Requires six or more counted behaviors from questions 1–9 for indication of the predominantly inattentive subtype.

Hyperactivity/ impulsivity Requires six or more counted behaviors from questions 10–18 for indication of the predominantly hyperactive/impulsive subtype. Combined subtype Requires six or more counted behaviors each on both the inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity dimensions.

Oppositional defiant and conduct disorders

Requires three or more counted behaviors from questions 19–28.

Anxiety or depression symptoms

Requires three or more counted behaviors from questions 29–35.

The performance section is scored as indicating some impairment if a child scores 1 or 2 on at least one item.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

REFERENCE FOR THE SCALE’S
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES

Mark Wolraich, M.D.
Shaun Walters Endowed Professor of
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Oklahoma University Health Sciences
Center
1100 Northeast 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Phone: [phone], ext. 123
E-mail: [e-mail]

Wolraich ML, Feurer ID, Hannah JN, et al. 1998.
Obtaining systematic teacher reports of disruptive behavior disorders utilizing DSM-IV. Journal of
Abnormal Child Psychology 26(2):141–152.

The scale is available at http://peds.mc. vanderbilt.edu/VCHWEB_1/rating~1.html. www.brightfutures.org

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BRIGHT FUTURES

TOOL FOR PROFESSIONALS

Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher Rating Scale
Name:

Grade: ____________________

Date of Birth: ______________ Teacher:__________________________________ School: __________________________________
Each rating should be considered in the context of what is appropriate for the age of the children you