Here is a list of commonly used ADHD screening tools that can help in assessing symptoms and guiding further diagnosis:
1. Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1)
Developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), this self-report scale helps adults assess ADHD symptoms. It consists of 18 questions focused on inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
2. Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS)
A widely used tool for assessing ADHD in adults, providing both self-report and observer ratings. It measures symptoms like attention difficulties, hyperactivity, and emotional responses.
3. Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale (VADRS)
A tool often used for children and adolescents, filled out by parents and teachers. It measures ADHD symptoms alongside other behavioural concerns like anxiety or learning difficulties.
4. Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC-3)
A multi-dimensional tool used for assessing ADHD and other behavioural and emotional conditions in children and adolescents, involving self-reports, parent and teacher ratings, and observations.
5. Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Rating Scale (SNAP-IV)
Parents or teachers often complete the SNAP-IV scale for both children and adults. It focuses on inattention, hyperactivity, and oppositional defiant behaviour.
6. Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scale (Brown ADD Scale)
Measures a range of cognitive impairments related to ADHD, including working memory and attention. Versions are available for both adults and children.
7. ADHD Rating Scale-IV (ADHD-RS-IV)
Designed to assess ADHD symptoms in children aged 5-17, this tool is typically completed by parents and teachers to measure both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms.
8. Conners’ Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales (CBRS)
Used for individuals aged 6-18, this comprehensive tool measures ADHD symptoms as well as emotional, behavioural, and academic concerns.
9. Wender Utah Rating Scale (WURS)
A retrospective screening tool used for adults to assess symptoms of ADHD in childhood, helping in the identification of ADHD in adults based on childhood behaviours.
10. Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale (WFIRS)
A tool that assesses the impact of ADHD symptoms on an individual’s daily life, including work, school, family relationships, and social functioning.
11. Quotient ADHD System
A computerized tool used in clinical settings to measure attention, impulsivity, and movement. It provides objective data on an individual’s performance in specific tasks.
These screening tools help identify ADHD symptoms but are not substitutes for a formal diagnosis. A healthcare professional should interpret the results and determine the appropriate next steps.