ADHD-RS
ADHD Rating Scale (Child / Adolescent) (ADHD-RS)
The ADHD-RS is a standardized rating scale that measures the severity of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children and adolescents, based on DSM-5 criteria. It is usually completed by a parent or teacher and is used for diagnosis, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.
- Number of questions
- 18 questions
- Estimated duration
- 4 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- ADHD Rating Scale
- Target audience
- Children and adolescents
- Authors
- George J. DuPaul, Thomas J. Power, Arthur D. Anastopoulos, Robert Reid (2016)
Preview of the 18 questions
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated on a scale from 0 (never or rarely) to 3 (very often). The inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity subscale scores are added together to obtain a total score. A higher score indicates greater severity of ADHD symptoms.
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