SNAP-IV 26-Item Teacher and Parent Rating Scale

Questions

26

Duration

10 min

Original title

SNAP-IV-26 — Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham-IV Rating Scale

Adaptation

SNAP-IV 26-Item Teacher and Parent Rating Scale

Authors

Swanson, J.M., Nolan, W., & Pelham, W.E.

Created

1992

Example result

What the test measures

When and why to use it

The questions

1. For each item, choose the column that best describes the child: "Not at all", "A little", "Often", or "Very often".
   1. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork
   Probes the frequency of careless mistakes and difficulty managing fine details in structured tasks.
   • Not at all
   • Just a little
   • Often
   • Very often
2. 2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
   Assesses the child's capacity to maintain focus during both required duties and leisure activities.
   • Not at all
   • Just a little
   • Often
   • Very often
3. 3. Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
   Evaluates apparent auditory attention and responsiveness in direct one-on-one interactions.
   • Not at all
   • Just a little
   • Often
   • Very often
4. 4. Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork
   Explores the ability to follow multi-step instructions through to task completion.
   • Not at all
   • Just a little
   • Often
   • Very often
5. 5. Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
   Examines executive functioning skills related to planning and structuring activities.
   • Not at all
   • Just a little
   • Often
   • Very often
6. 6. Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort
   Highlights avoidance behaviors triggered by tasks demanding prolonged cognitive effort.
   • Not at all
   • Just a little
   • Often
   • Very often
7. 7. Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., school assignments, pens, or books)
   Checks for frequent misplacement of essential everyday materials and tools.
   • Not at all
   • Just a little
   • Often
   • Very often
8. 8. Is often easily distracted by external stimuli
   Captures the degree of vulnerability to outside interruptions and sensory distractions.
   • Not at all
   • Just a little
   • Often
   • Very often
9. 9. Is often forgetful in daily activities
   Probes the frequency of memory lapses concerning routine daily tasks.
   • Not at all
   • Just a little
   • Often
   • Very often
10. 10. Often fidgets with hands or feet
    Assesses the presence of subtle, localized physical restlessness.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
11. 11. Often leaves seat in classroom when supposed to remain seated
    Evaluates the child's ability to adhere to situational expectations requiring them to remain seated.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
12. 12. Often runs about or climbs excessively in situations where it is inappropriate
    Explores inappropriate or excessive gross motor activity across different environments.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
13. 13. Often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly
    Highlights difficulties in modulating energy levels during quiet play.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
14. 14. Is often 'on the go' or acts as if 'driven by a motor'
    Captures the subjective presentation of being relentlessly driven by internal energy.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
15. 15. Often talks excessively
    Probes the volume and continuity of verbal output.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
16. 16. Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed
    Evaluates verbal impulsivity and the capacity to inhibit immediate responses.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
17. 17. Often has difficulty awaiting turn
    Assesses the child's tolerance for delay in structured or social situations.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
18. 18. Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games)
    Examines intrusive social behaviors that disrupt others' activities or conversations.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
19. 19. Often loses temper
    Evaluates emotional dysregulation and the frequency of angry outbursts.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
20. 20. Often argues with adults
    Captures a pattern of challenging or debating adult authority.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
21. 21. Often actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests or rules
    Highlights active non-compliance and direct refusal to follow established rules.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
22. 22. Often deliberately annoys others
    Explores intentional behaviors aimed at provoking or irritating peers and family members.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
23. 23. Often blames others for their mistakes or misbehavior
    Assesses the tendency to externalize blame and avoid taking responsibility for actions.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
24. 24. Is often touchy or easily annoyed by others
    Probes emotional hypersensitivity and reactivity to minor interpersonal frictions.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
25. 25. Is often angry and resentful
    Captures an underlying baseline of sustained anger or lingering resentment.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often
26. 26. Is often spiteful or vindictive (wants to get revenge)
    Evaluates the presence of retaliatory or deliberately malicious behaviors.
    • Not at all
    • Just a little
    • Often
    • Very often