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
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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