Diagnostic Scales ADHD rating scales46-48 ADHD rating scales46-48
ADHD Rating Scale-V (ADHD-RS-5) 
What is assessed:
– Frequency and severity of ADHD symptoms
– 6 functional impairment domains (relationships with significant others, peer relationships, academic functioning, behavioral functioning, homework performance, and self-esteem)
| Age | Administration | Content | Scoring | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5-10 years 11-17 years |
Parent/caregivers Teachers |
Home/school versions Two 9-item symptom subscales (inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity) and an 18-item total scale corresponding to the 18 items in the DSM-5 criteria, plus a 6-domain functional impairment assessment Separate scoring profiles for impairment in boys and girls |
4-point frequency scale
– 0 = never/rarely Scoring templates convert raw scores to percentile scores, as a function of gender and age group |
Screening Diagnosis Treatment evaluation |
ADHD Rating Scale-IV (ADHD-RS-IV) with adult prompts
What is assessed:
– Frequency and severity of ADHD symptoms
– 18 items: 9 assess inattentive symptoms, and 9 assess hyperactive-impulsive symptoms
Scoring is based on a 4-point frequency scale ranging from 0 (never) to 3 (very often)
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