anderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher Rating Scale INSTRUCTIONS AND SCORING Behaviors are - PDF document

anderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher Rating ScaleBehaviors are counted if they are scored 2 (often) or 3 (very often).Requires six or more counted behaviors from questions 1Ð9 forindication of the predominantly inattentive subtype.Requires six or more counted behaviors from questions 10Ð18Requires six or more counted behaviors inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity dimensions.Requires three or more counted behaviors from questions 19Ð28.Requires three or more counted behaviors from questions 29Ð35.The performance section is scored as indicating some impairment if a child scores 1 or 2 on atleast one item.FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTMark Wolraich, M.D.Shaun Walters Endowed Professor ofDevelopmental and Behavioral PediatricsOklahoma City, OK 73117The scale is available at www.brightfutures.org BRIGHT FUTURES TOOL FOR PROFESSIONALS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE behavior disorders utilizing DSM-IV. Journal ofAbnormal Child Psychology anderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher Rating Scale Grade:____________________Date of Birth:______________Teacher:__________________________________School:__________________________________Frequency Code: 0 = Never; 1 = Occasionally; 2 = Often; 3 = Very Often1.Fails to give attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork01232.Has difficulty sustaining attention to tasks or activities01233.Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly01234.Does not follow through on instruction and fails to finish schoolwork01235.Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities01236.Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require01237.Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (school assignments, pencils, 01238.Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli01239.Is forgetful in daily activities012310.Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat012311.Leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining012312.Runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which remaining012313.Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly012314.Is Òon the goÓ or often acts as if Òdriven by a motorÓ012315.Talks excessively012316.Blurts out answers before questions have been completed012317.Has difficulty waiting in line012318.Interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games)012319.Loses temper0123 www.brightfutures.org BRIGHT FUTURES TOOL FOR PROFESSIONALS (continued on next page) 20.Actively defies or refuses to comply with adultsÕ requests or rules012321.Is angry or resentful012322.Is spiteful and vindictive012323.Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others012324.Initiates physical fights012325.Lies to obtain goods for favors or to avoid obligations (i.e., ÒconsÓ others)012326.Is physically cruel to people012327.Has stolen items of nontrivial value012328.Deliberately destroys othersÕ property012329.Is fearful, anxious, or worried012330.Is self-conscious or easily embarrassed012331.Is afraid to try new things for fear of making mistakes012332.Feels worthless or inferior012333.Blames self for problems, feels guilty012334.Feels lonely, unwanted, or unloved; complains that Òno one loves him/herÓ012335.Is sad, unhappy, or depressed0123ProblematicAverageAbove AverageAcademic Performance1. Reading123452. Mathematics123453. Written expression12345Classroom Behavioral Performance1. Relationships with peers123452. Following directions/rules123453. Disrupting class123454. Assignment completion123455. Organizational skills12345 anderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher Rating Scale (continued) www.brightfutures.orgFrequency Code: 0 = Never; 1 = Occasionally; 2 = Often; 3 = Very Often