PARS
Preschool ADHD Rating Scale (PARS)
The PARS is an assessment tool for professionals that measures symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in preschool children, based on observations and reports from parents or teachers.
- Number of questions
- 18 questions
- Estimated duration
- 10 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Preschool ADHD Rating Scale
- Target audience
- Preschool children
- Authors
- L. Eugene Arnold, Jennifer L. Vitiello, Laurence L. Greenhill (2002)
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated on a frequency scale (usually from 0 to 3). A total score is calculated, with higher scores indicating an increased likelihood of ADHD. Cutoffs are used to suggest the potential presence of ADHD requiring further clinical assessment.
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