ADHD
ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS)
ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS) — administration and scoring reference.
Reference information · Official-form reference
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- 2026-10-26
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- Official-form reference
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | ADHD-RS family; specify DSM edition, age and respondent |
| Respondent | Parent/teacher or clinician by edition |
| Purpose | ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS) — administration and scoring reference. |
Administration
Choose the appropriate home or school form and exact manual. Collect impairment and developmental history in addition to frequency ratings.
Scoring method
Symptom-frequency ratings for inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity; edition and age-specific norms.
Interpretation & limitations
- Report inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity dimensions using the relevant respondent and age norms.
- Interpret the findings alongside the clinical interview, functioning, history and relevant physical assessment.
- ADHD-RS-IV, ADHD-RS-5 and adult adaptations are not a single interchangeable form. A rating alone does not establish cross-setting ADHD.
- Use the original instrument and manual for item wording, rating anchors, missing-data rules and any normative conversions. This reference does not establish a diagnosis or select treatment.