Vanderbilt ADHD Rating Scale

Name: Vanderbilt ADHD Rating Scale
Creator: Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD
Keywords: ADHD, Vanderbilt, attention deficit, hyperactivity, screening, pediatric, psychiatry

Standardized parent/teacher rating scale for ADHD symptom assessment aligned with DSM-5 criteria.

Clinically Verified· 5 tests

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify all results before clinical application.

Informant *

Does not pay attention to details or makes careless mistakes *

Has difficulty sustaining attention *

Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly *

Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish work *

Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities *

Avoids or dislikes tasks that require sustained mental effort *

Loses things necessary for tasks or activities *

Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli *

Is forgetful in daily activities *

Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat *

Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected *

Runs about or climbs excessively in inappropriate situations *

Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly *

Is 'on the go' or acts as if 'driven by a motor' *

Talks excessively *

Blurts out answers before questions have been completed *

Has difficulty waiting his or her turn *

Interrupts or intrudes on others *

Performance impairment in school or social functioning *

References

Wolraich ML, et al. Psychometric properties of the Vanderbilt ADHD diagnostic parent rating scale in a referred population. J Pediatr Psychol. 2003;28(8):559-567.[DOI]

Reviewed by Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD · Last updated March 2026

Medical disclaimer

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Always independently verify results before making clinical decisions.

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