NICHQ Vanderbilt ADHD Assessment Scale Calculator
Complete the 48-item parent/teacher rating scale for automated subscale scoring across Inattention, Hyperactivity/Impulsivity, ODD, Conduct, and Academic Performance.
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Live Score Summary
Below ThresholdInattention
0 / 9
Hyperactivity
0 / 9
ODD
0 / 8
Conduct
0 / 14
Screening Criteria Not Met
Inattention (Items 1-9)
Fails to give attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork
Has difficulty keeping attention to what needs to be done
Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish tasks
Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
Avoids, dislikes, or does not want to start tasks requiring ongoing mental effort
Loses things necessary for tasks or activities
Is easily distracted by noises or other stimuli
Is forgetful in daily activities
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity (Items 10-18)
Fidgets with hands or feet or is uncomfortable sitting still
Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected
Runs about or climbs excessively in situations where it is inappropriate
Has difficulty playing or beginning quiet play activities
Is "on the go" or often 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' conversations or activities
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (Items 19-26)
Argues with adults
Loses temper
Actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests or rules
Deliberately annoys people
Blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior
Is touchy or easily annoyed by others
Is angry or resentful
Is spiteful or vindictive
Conduct Disorder (Items 27-40)
Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others
Initiates physical fights
Has used a weapon that can cause serious physical harm
Is physically cruel to people
Is physically cruel to animals
Has stolen while confronting a victim
Has forced someone into sexual activity
Has deliberately engaged in fire setting
Has deliberately destroyed others' property
Has broken into someone else's house, building, or car
Has lied to obtain goods, favors, or to avoid obligations
Has stolen items without confronting a victim
Has stayed out at night without permission
Has run away from home overnight
Performance (Items 41-48)
Overall school performance
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Relationship with parents
Relationship with siblings
Relationship with peers
Participation in organized activities