Question 1

Which ADHD rating scale should I use for my patient?

Accepted Answer

The answer depends on the clinical question, the patient's age, and whether you are screening, diagnosing, or monitoring treatment response - because no single instrument does all three well.

Question 2

What are the sensitivity and specificity of the Vanderbilt?

Accepted Answer

The answer depends on the clinical question, the patient's age, and whether you are screening, diagnosing, or monitoring treatment response - because no single instrument does all three well.

Question 3

Which scale works best for tracking treatment response over time?

Accepted Answer

The answer depends on the clinical question, the patient's age, and whether you are screening, diagnosing, or monitoring treatment response - because no single instrument does all three well.

Question 4

What screening tool should I use for adults?

Accepted Answer

The answer depends on the clinical question, the patient's age, and whether you are screening, diagnosing, or monitoring treatment response - because no single instrument does all three well.

Question 5

What are the limitations of self-report rating scales in adults?

Accepted Answer

The answer depends on the clinical question, the patient's age, and whether you are screening, diagnosing, or monitoring treatment response - because no single instrument does all three well.

Question 6

When should I use the BRIEF vs. the Conners vs. the Vanderbilt?

Accepted Answer

The answer depends on the clinical question, the patient's age, and whether you are screening, diagnosing, or monitoring treatment response - because no single instrument does all three well.

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Which ADHD Rating Scale Should I Use?