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Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale

The Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale (VADRS) is a psychological assessment tool for parents of children aged 6 to 12 designed to measure the severity of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms.

8 minutes to complete

Eligibility

The Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale (VADRS) is developed to help diagnose ADHD in children and adolescents aged 6-18. Therefore, to be eligible to fill the VADRS, an individual must be between the ages of 6 and 18. The parents of children can also take this assessment.

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Questions for Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale

Questions

1.

Does not pay attention to details or makes careless mistakes with, for example, homework

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
2.

Has difficulty keeping attention to what needs to be done

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
3.

Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
4.

Does not follow through when given directions and fails to finish activities (not due to refusal or failure to understand)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
5.

Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
6.

Avoids, dislikes, or does not want to start tasks that require ongoing mental effort

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
7.

Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (toys, assignments, pencils, or books)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
8.

Is easily distracted by noises or other stimuli

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
9.

Is forgetful in daily activities

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
10.

Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
11.

Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
12.

Runs about or climbs too much when remaining seated is expected

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
13.

Has difficulty playing or beginning quiet play activities

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
14.

Is “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor”

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
15.

Talks too much

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
16.

Blurts out answers before questions have been completed

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
17.

Has difficulty waiting his or her turn

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
18.

Interrupts or intrudes in on others’ conversations and/or activities

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
19.

Argues with adults

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
20.

Loses temper

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
21.

Actively defies or refuses to go along with adults’ requests or rules

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
22.

Deliberately annoys people

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
23.

Blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehaviors

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
24.

Is touchy or easily annoyed by others

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
25.

Is angry or resentful

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
26.

Is spiteful and wants to get even

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
27.

Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
28.

Starts physical fights

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
29.

Lies to get out of trouble or to avoid obligations (i.e.,“cons” others)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
30.

Is truant from school (skips school) without permission

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
31.

Is physically cruel to people

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
32.

Has stolen things that have value

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
33.

Deliberately destroys others’ property

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
34.

Has used a weapon that can cause serious harm (bat, knife, brick, gun)

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
35.

Is physically cruel to animals

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
36.

Has deliberately set fires to cause damage

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
37.

Has broken into someone else’s home, business, or car

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
38.

Has stayed out at night without permission

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
39.

Has run away from home overnight

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
40.

Has forced someone into sexual activity

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
41.

Is fearful, anxious, or worried

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
42.

Is afraid to try new things for fear of making mistakes

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
43.

Feels worthless or inferior

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
44.

Blames self for problems, feels guilty

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
45.

Feels lonely, unwanted, or unloved; complains that “no one loves him or her”

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
46.

Is sad, unhappy, or depressed

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
47.

Is self-conscious or easily embarrassed

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Often
  4. Very Often
48.

Overall school performance

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Excellent
  2. Above Average
  3. Average
  4. Somewhat of a problem
  5. Problematic
49.

Reading

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Excellent
  2. Above Average
  3. Average
  4. Somewhat of a problem
  5. Problematic
50.

Writing

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Excellent
  2. Above Average
  3. Average
  4. Somewhat of a problem
  5. Problematic
51.

Mathematics

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Excellent
  2. Above Average
  3. Average
  4. Somewhat of a problem
  5. Problematic
52.

Relationship with parents

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Excellent
  2. Above Average
  3. Average
  4. Somewhat of a problem
  5. Problematic
53.

Relationship with siblings

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Excellent
  2. Above Average
  3. Average
  4. Somewhat of a problem
  5. Problematic
54.

Relationship with peers

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Excellent
  2. Above Average
  3. Average
  4. Somewhat of a problem
  5. Problematic
55.

Participation in organized activities

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Excellent
  2. Above Average
  3. Average
  4. Somewhat of a problem
  5. Problematic

Scales Similar to Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale

  • Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1)
  • Clinical Global Impression–Severity (CGI-S)
  • Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)
  • Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS)

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale

What is the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale?

The Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale (VADRS) is a rating scale used to assess the presence and severity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. It is a clinician-administered scale used to measure symptoms of ADHD in children and teens ages 6 to 18 years old.

What types of questions are asked on the VADRS?

The VADRS assesses the symptoms of ADHD in areas like Attention-Deficit, Hyperactivity/Impulsivity, Executive Functioning, Academic Performance, Oppositional Behavior, Conduct Problems, Social Skills, Anxiety, Depression, and Adaptive Functioning.

How is the VADRS administered?

a: The VADRS is typically administered by a clinician. The clinician will ask questions about the individual’s behavior and functioning in relevant areas. The responses to the questions are then scored according to a rating scale.

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