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VANDERBILT-PARENT

Completed by PARENTS or primary caregivers for children aged 6–12. Indicate how frequently each behavior has been observed in your child during the last few weeks. Screens for ADHD and comorbidities (ODD, CD, anxiety/depression) using DSM criteria. An item is 'positive' if answered 'Often' or 'Very Often'. Full DSM criterion also requires functional impairment (performance item ≥3).

  1. 1.Does not pay attention to details or makes careless mistakes with schoolwork.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  2. 2.Has difficulty keeping attention to what needs to be done.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  3. 3.Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  4. 4.Does not follow through when given directions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  5. 5.Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  6. 6.Avoids, dislikes, or does not want to start tasks that require ongoing mental effort.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  7. 7.Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (toys, pencils, books).

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  8. 8.Is easily distracted by noises or other stimuli.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  9. 9.Is forgetful in daily activities.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  10. 10.Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  11. 11.Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  12. 12.Runs about or climbs too much when remaining seated is expected.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  13. 13.Has difficulty playing or beginning quiet play activities.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  14. 14.Is 'on the go' or often acts as if 'driven by a motor'.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  15. 15.Talks too much.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  16. 16.Blurts out answers before questions have been completed.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  17. 17.Has difficulty waiting his or her turn.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  18. 18.Interrupts or intrudes in on others' conversations and/or activities.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  19. 19.Argues with adults.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  20. 20.Loses temper.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  21. 21.Actively defies or refuses to go along with adults' requests or rules.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  22. 22.Deliberately annoys people.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  23. 23.Blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehaviors.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  24. 24.Is touchy or easily annoyed by others.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  25. 25.Is angry or resentful.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  26. 26.Is spiteful and wants to get even.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  27. 27.Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  28. 28.Starts physical fights.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  29. 29.Lies to get out of trouble or to avoid obligations (i.e. 'cons' others).

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  30. 30.Is truant from school (skips school) without permission.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  31. 31.Is physically cruel to people.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  32. 32.Has stolen things that have value.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  33. 33.Deliberately destroys others' property.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  34. 34.Has used a weapon that can cause serious harm (bat, knife, brick, gun).

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  35. 35.Is physically cruel to animals.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  36. 36.Has deliberately set fires to cause damage.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  37. 37.Has broken into someone else's home, business, or car.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  38. 38.Has stayed out at night without permission.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  39. 39.Has run away from home overnight.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  40. 40.Has forced someone into sexual activity.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  41. 41.Is fearful, anxious, or worried.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  42. 42.Is afraid to try new things for fear of making mistakes.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  43. 43.Feels worthless or inferior.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  44. 44.Blames self for problems, feels guilty.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  45. 45.Feels lonely, unwanted, or unloved; complains that 'no one loves him or her'.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  46. 46.Is sad, unhappy, or depressed.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  47. 47.Is self-conscious or easily embarrassed.

    • [0]0 — Never
    • [1]1 — Occasionally
    • [2]2 — Often
    • [3]3 — Very Often

  48. 48.Overall school performance.

    • [0]Excellent
    • [1]Above average
    • [2]Average
    • [3]Somewhat of a problem
    • [4]Problematic

  49. 49.Reading.

    • [0]Excellent
    • [1]Above average
    • [2]Average
    • [3]Somewhat of a problem
    • [4]Problematic

  50. 50.Writing.

    • [0]Excellent
    • [1]Above average
    • [2]Average
    • [3]Somewhat of a problem
    • [4]Problematic

  51. 51.Mathematics.

    • [0]Excellent
    • [1]Above average
    • [2]Average
    • [3]Somewhat of a problem
    • [4]Problematic

  52. 52.Relationship with parents.

    • [0]Excellent
    • [1]Above average
    • [2]Average
    • [3]Somewhat of a problem
    • [4]Problematic

  53. 53.Relationship with siblings.

    • [0]Excellent
    • [1]Above average
    • [2]Average
    • [3]Somewhat of a problem
    • [4]Problematic

  54. 54.Relationship with peers.

    • [0]Excellent
    • [1]Above average
    • [2]Average
    • [3]Somewhat of a problem
    • [4]Problematic

  55. 55.Participation in organized activities (e.g., sports).

    • [0]Excellent
    • [1]Above average
    • [2]Average
    • [3]Somewhat of a problem
    • [4]Problematic

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