Vanderbilt Adhd Diagnostic Teacher Rating Scale Template
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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/
Requires six or more counted behaviors from questions 10–18
impulsivity
for indication of the predominantly hyperactive/impulsive
subtype.
Combined
Requires six or more counted behaviors each on both the
subtype
inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity dimensions.
Oppositional
Requires three or more counted behaviors from questions 19–28.
defiant and
conduct disorders
Anxiety or
Requires three or more counted behaviors from questions 29–35.
depression
symptoms
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.
Wolraich ML, Feurer ID, Hannah JN, et al. 1998.
Shaun Walters Endowed Professor of
Obtaining systematic teacher reports of disruptive
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
behavior disorders utilizing DSM-IV. Journal of
Oklahoma University Health Sciences
Abnormal Child Psychology 26(2):141–152.
Center
1100 Northeast 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Phone: (405) 271-6824, ext. 123
E-mail: mark-wolraich@ouhsc.edu
The scale is available at
vanderbilt.edu/VCHWEB_1/rating~1.html.
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