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Vanderbilt Scoring Calculator

The Vanderbilt Assessment Scale is a diagnostic aid used by healthcare professionals to help evaluate children for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other co-occurring conditions. It is typically completed by parents and teachers. This calculator provides a way to sum the scores from the various sections of the Vanderbilt Assessment Scale (Parent or Teacher version) to help interpret the results. It is important to remember that this calculator is a tool for scoring and does not provide a diagnosis. A comprehensive evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional is always necessary for diagnosis and treatment planning.

For each symptom item, please select the rating that best describes the child's behavior over the past 6 months:

0 = Never or Rarely
1 = Occasionally
2 = Often
3 = Very Often

For performance items, please select the rating that best describes the child's functioning:

1 = Excellent
2 = Above Average
3 = Average
4 = Somewhat of a Problem
5 = Significant Problem

Part A: Inattention Symptoms (Items 1-9)

Rate how often the child exhibits these behaviors (0-3):

1. Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

2. Difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

3. Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

4. Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

5. Difficulty organizing tasks and activities: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

6. Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks requiring sustained mental effort: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

7. Loses things necessary for tasks or activities: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

8. Easily distracted by extraneous stimuli: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

9. Forgetful in daily activities: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

Part B: Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Symptoms (Items 1-9)

Rate how often the child exhibits these behaviors (0-3):

1. Fidgets with hands or feet or squirm in seat: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

2. Leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

3. Runs about or climbs excessively in situations where it is inappropriate: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

4. Difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

5. Is "on the go" or acts as if "driven by a motor": 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

6. Talks excessively: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

7. Blurt out answers before questions have been completed: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

8. Difficulty waiting his or her turn: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

9. Interrupts or intrudes on others: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

Part C: Performance Items (Items 1-8)

Rate the child's performance/functioning (1-5):

1. Academic Performance – Reading: 1 – Excellent 2 – Above Average 3 – Average 4 – Somewhat of a Problem 5 – Significant Problem

2. Academic Performance – Writing: 1 – Excellent 2 – Above Average 3 – Average 4 – Somewhat of a Problem 5 – Significant Problem

3. Academic Performance – Math: 1 – Excellent 2 – Above Average 3 – Average 4 – Somewhat of a Problem 5 – Significant Problem

4. Relationship with Parents: 1 – Excellent 2 – Above Average 3 – Average 4 – Somewhat of a Problem 5 – Significant Problem

5. Relationship with Siblings: 1 – Excellent 2 – Above Average 3 – Average 4 – Somewhat of a Problem 5 – Significant Problem

6. Relationship with Peers: 1 – Excellent 2 – Above Average 3 – Average 4 – Somewhat of a Problem 5 – Significant Problem

7. Classroom Behavior: 1 – Excellent 2 – Above Average 3 – Average 4 – Somewhat of a Problem 5 – Significant Problem

8. Homework Completion: 1 – Excellent 2 – Above Average 3 – Average 4 – Somewhat of a Problem 5 – Significant Problem

Part D: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Symptoms (Items 1-8)

Rate how often the child exhibits these behaviors (0-3):

1. Often loses temper: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

2. Often touchy or easily annoyed by others: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

3. Often angry and resentful: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

4. Often argues with adults: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

5. Often actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests or rules: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

6. Often deliberately annoys others: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

7. Often blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

8. Has been spiteful or vindictive at least twice within the past 6 months: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

Part E: Conduct Disorder (CD) Symptoms (Items 1-7)

Rate how often the child exhibits these behaviors (0-3):

1. Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

2. Initiates physical fights: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

3. Has used a weapon that can cause serious physical harm to others: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

4. Has been physically cruel to people: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

5. Has been physically cruel to animals: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

6. Has stolen while confronting a victim: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

7. Has forced someone into sexual activity: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

Part F: Anxiety/Depression Symptoms (Items 1-9)

Rate how often the child exhibits these behaviors (0-3):

1. Feels sad, unhappy, or depressed: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

2. Is tearful or cries often: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

3. Appears worried or anxious: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

4. Expresses feelings of hopelessness: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

5. Expresses feelings of worthlessness or guilt: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

6. Has thoughts of death or suicide: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

7. Has difficulty sleeping: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

8. Has changes in appetite or weight: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

9. Has low energy or fatigue: 0 – Never or Rarely 1 – Occasionally 2 – Often 3 – Very Often

Vanderbilt Score Results

Inattention Symptom Score (Total): (Max 27)

Number of Inattention Symptoms (rated 2 or 3): (6 or more may indicate significant inattention)

Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Symptom Score (Total): (Max 27)

Number of Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Symptoms (rated 2 or 3): (6 or more may indicate significant hyperactivity/impulsivity)

Overall ADHD Symptom Severity Score (Total A+B): (Max 54)

Performance Impairment Score (Total): (Max 40)

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Symptom Score (Total): (Max 24)

Conduct Disorder (CD) Symptom Score (Total): (Max 21)

Anxiety/Depression Symptom Score (Total): (Max 27)

Important Disclaimer:

This Vanderbilt Scoring Calculator is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The Vanderbilt Assessment Scale is a screening tool and requires interpretation by a qualified healthcare professional (e.g., pediatrician, child psychiatrist, psychologist) in the context of a comprehensive clinical evaluation. Self-diagnosis or self-treatment based solely on these scores is not recommended. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern.

Vanderbilt Scoring Calculator

Part A: Inattention Symptoms (Items 1-9)

Part B: Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Symptoms (Items 1-9)

Part C: Performance Items (Items 1-8)

Part D: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Symptoms (Items 1-8)

Part E: Conduct Disorder (CD) Symptoms (Items 1-7)

Part F: Anxiety/Depression Symptoms (Items 1-9)

Vanderbilt Score Results

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