Vanderbilt ADHD Assessment Scale – Teacher Form
The Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale (Teacher form) is a clinically validated tool developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics to help identify ADHD and related behavioural difficulties in school-aged children. It covers inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, oppositional behaviour, and academic performance as observed in the classroom. This version is designed to be completed by the child's teacher and takes approximately 10 minutes.
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Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale (Teacher)
Answer 32 short questions about how you have been feeling over the past two weeks. Your responses are private and results are instant.
⚕️ Screening tool only — not a clinical diagnosis. Results are for informational purposes and do not replace professional advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vanderbilt Teacher Rating Scale?
The Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale (Teacher form) is a 32-item questionnaire completed by a child's teacher. It assesses symptoms of ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, anxiety, and depression, as well as academic and classroom performance.
Who should complete the Teacher Vanderbilt?
It is designed to be completed by the child's primary classroom teacher who has had sufficient time (typically at least 4 weeks) to observe the child's behaviour in a structured school setting.
How is the Vanderbilt scored?
Each symptom item is rated Never (0), Occasionally (1), Often (2), or Very Often (3). A positive ADHD indicator requires 6 or more items rated Often or Very Often in either the inattention subscale (items 1–9) or the hyperactivity-impulsivity subscale (items 10–18).
Is this a diagnosis?
No. The Vanderbilt is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. A positive screen should prompt a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified clinician.
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