ADHD: Teachers' Rating Scale

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Student                                                               

 

Today’s date                                                     

  

Teacher                                                             

 

Grade                             Class                          

 

Directions:  Please rate the above student’s performance in your class on the following symptom list.  The form should take about 10 or 15 minutes to complete.  I would also be grateful for any WRITTEN comments you might  like to make.

You may give the completed form to the parent; fax it to 392-0020; or mail it to me at Delaware Modern Pediatrics, 300 Biddle Avenue Suite 206, Newark DE 19702.

Thank you very much!

Dr. Epstein

 

 

Symptom

Never

Occasionally

Often

Very Often

 

1

Fails to give attention to details, or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork

0

1

2

3

 

2

Has difficulty sustaining attention to tasks or activities

0

1

2

3

 

3

Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly

0

1

2

3

 

4

Does not follow through on instructions, and fails to finish schoolwork (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand)

0

1

2

3

 

5

Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities

0

1

2

3

 

6

Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort

0

1

2

3

 

7

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

0

1

2

3

 

8

Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli

0

1

2

3

 

9

Is forgetful in daily activities

0

1

2

3

 

10

Fidgets with hands or feet, or squirms in seat

0

1

2

3

 

11

Leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected

0

1

2

3

 

12

Runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which remaining seated is expected

0

1

2

3

 

13

Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly

0

1

2

3

 

14

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

0

1

2

3

 

15

Talks excessively

0

1

2

3

 

16

Blurts out answers before questions have been completed

0

1

2

3

 

17

Has difficulty waiting in line

0

1

2

3

 

18

Interrupts or intrudes on others (eg, butts into conversations/games)

0

1

2

3

 

19

Loses temper

0

1

2

3

 

20

Actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests or rules

0

1

2

3

 

21

Is angry or resentful

0

1

2

3

 

22

Is spiteful and vindictive

0

1

2

3

 

23

Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others

0

1

2

3

 

24

Initiates physical fights

0

1

2

3

 

25

Lies to obtain goods for favors, or to avoid obligations ("cons" others)

0

1

2

3

 

26

Is physically cruel to people

0

1

2

3

 

27

Has stolen items of nontrivial value

0

1

2

3

 

28

Deliberately destroys others' property

0

1

2

3

 

29

Is fearful, anxious, or worried

0

1

2

3

 

30

Is self-conscious or easily embarrassed

0

1

2

3

 

31

Is afraid to try new things for fear of making mistakes

0

1

2

3

 

32

Feels worthless or inferior

0

1

2

3

 

33

Blames self for problems; feels guilty

0

1

2

3

 

34

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

0

1

2

3

 

35

Is sad, unhappy, or depressed

0

1

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Performance

Excellent

Above Average

Average

Somewhat of a Problem

Problematic

36

Reading

1

2

3

4

5

37

Mathematics

1

2

3

4

5

38

Written expression

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classroom Behavior

Excellent

Above Average

Average

Somewhat of a Problem

Problematic

39

Relationship with peers

1

2

3

4

5

40

Following directions

1

2

3

4

5

41

Disrupting class

1

2

3

4

5

42

Assignment completion

1

2

3

4

5

43

Organizational skills

1

2

3

4

5

 

THANK YOU !!  -- Dr. Epstein

TEACHER informant, ADHD Vanderbilt Assessment Scale