Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-5

Questions

18

Duration

5 min

Original title

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-5

Adaptation

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale-5

Authors

DuPaul, G. J., Power, T. J., Anastopoulos, A. D., & Reid, R.

Created

2016

Example result

What the test measures

When and why to use it

The questions

1. Please read each statement and indicate how often this behavior was observed over the past 6 months. Check the response that best describes the situation.
   1. Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in work (schoolwork or other).
   Assesses challenges with meticulousness and the tendency to make careless errors in structured tasks.
   • Never or rarely
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Very often
2. 2. Fidgets with or taps hands and feet, or squirms in seat.
   Evaluates physical restlessness and the inability to remain physically still when seated.
   • Never or rarely
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Very often
3. 3. Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.
   Probes the capacity to maintain continuous focus during tasks or recreational activities.
   • Never or rarely
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Very often
4. 4. Leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected.
   Examines the ability to adhere to expectations of remaining seated in structured environments.
   • Never or rarely
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Very often
5. 5. Seems not to listen when spoken to directly.
   Measures apparent deficits in auditory attention during direct social interactions.
   • Never or rarely
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Very often
6. 6. Runs about or climbs in situations where it is inappropriate (or feels restless).
   Assesses developmentally inappropriate levels of motor activity, such as excessive running, climbing, or internal restlessness.
   • Never or rarely
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Very often
7. 7. Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish work (or chores).
   Evaluates difficulties in executing multi-step instructions and following tasks through to completion.
   • Never or rarely
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Very often
8. 8. Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly.
   Probes the capacity to modulate physical energy and engage quietly in leisure settings.
   • Never or rarely
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Very often
9. 9. Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities.
   Examines executive functioning deficits related to structuring, sequencing, and managing tasks.
   • Never or rarely
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Very often
10. 10. Is 'on the go' or acts as if 'driven by a motor'.
    Assesses persistent, driven motor activity and internal feelings of generalized restlessness.
    • Never or rarely
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Very often
11. 11. Avoids tasks that require sustained mental effort.
    Measures avoidance behaviors directed toward activities demanding prolonged cognitive engagement.
    • Never or rarely
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Very often
12. 12. Talks excessively.
    Evaluates challenges with verbal inhibition and the regulation of conversational output.
    • Never or rarely
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Very often
13. 13. Loses things necessary for tasks or activities.
    Probes organizational memory and the frequency of misplacing essential personal items.
    • Never or rarely
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Very often
14. 14. Blurts out an answer before a question has been completed.
    Assesses verbal impulsivity and the inability to wait for a conversational prompt to conclude.
    • Never or rarely
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Very often
15. 15. Is easily distracted by external stimuli.
    Examines susceptibility to environmental interruptions and off-task shifts caused by external stimuli.
    • Never or rarely
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Very often
16. 16. Has difficulty waiting their turn.
    Measures difficulties with delayed gratification and patience in turn-taking scenarios.
    • Never or rarely
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Very often
17. 17. Is forgetful in daily activities.
    Evaluates the frequency of minor memory lapses and oversights in routine daily obligations.
    • Never or rarely
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Very often
18. 18. Interrupts or intrudes on others.
    Probes behavioral impulsivity regarding personal boundaries and conversational turn-taking.
    • Never or rarely
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Very often