ADHD Rating Scale – Child (ADHD-RS)

The ADHD Rating Scale is a tool used to evaluate the frequency of ADHD symptoms in children based on DSM criteria. It helps in diagnosing ADHD in children.

Overview

The ADHD-RS is used to assess the presence and severity of ADHD symptoms in children.

TARGET POPULATION

Children

NUMBER OF ITEMS

18

TIME TO COMPLETE

10-15

minutes

FORMAT

Clinician-administered or parent/teacher report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, where 0 means ‘never’ and 3 means ‘very often’. The total score indicates the severity of ADHD symptoms.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of ADHD symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.92)

Validity: Validated through studies correlating ADHD-RS scores with clinical diagnosis of ADHD.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Administered by a clinician or reported by parents/teachers.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and educational settings to diagnose and monitor ADHD in children.

Research and References
DuPaul, G. J., Power, T. J., Anastopoulos, A. D., & Reid, R. (2016). ADHD Rating Scale-5 for Children and Adolescents: Checklists, Norms, and Clinical Interpretation. Guilford Press.

Related Assessments

ASRS-v1.1,

AARS

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ADHD Rating Scale – Child (ADHD-RS) FAQS

What is the ADHD-RS used for?

The ADHD-RS is used to assess ADHD symptoms in children.

How is the ADHD-RS scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity.

Who completes the ADHD-RS?

It can be completed by clinicians, parents, or teachers.

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