OBJECTIVE
This article summarizes information on scales assessing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents.


METHOD
The authors sampled articles on ADHD over the past decade. Several popular older ADHD measures have recently been revised, and new ADHD scales have been developed. The authors selected primarily ADHD scales based on the DSM-IV construct of ADHD that also have multiple literature citations. They then reviewed their psychometric properties. Those with adequate psychometric functioning plus considerable literature citations, known wide usage in clinical practice, or a current niche are presented here.


RESULTS
Several rating scales consistent with the DSM-IV conceptualization of ADHD are now available for use in both home and school settings. Many of the instruments demonstrate solid psychometric properties and a strong normative base. However, some popular scales have not been adequately investigated. Some measures are restricted to the comprehensive assessment of ADHD, whereas others also include symptoms of other disorders. The potential applications for these scales with youths diagnosed with ADHD are broad.


CONCLUSIONS
Rating scales can reliably, validly, and efficiently measure DSM-IV-based ADHD symptoms in youths. They have great utility in research and clinical work, assist treatment planning, and help to ensure accountability in practice.

BRENT R. COLLETT

JENEVA L. OHAN

KATHLEEN M. MYERS

Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY 是 AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY 的旗舰期刊，是专门关注当今儿童和青少年精神病学研究和治疗的领先期刊。每年出版 12 次，每期都致力于推进儿科心理健康科学和促进对青少年及其家庭的照顾。

The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is the flagship journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, focusing on contemporary research and treatment in child and adolescent psychiatry. Published 12 times a year, it aims to advance the science of pediatric mental health and promote care for adolescents and their families.

《Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry》是美国儿童与青少年精神病学会的旗舰期刊，专注于当今儿童和青少年精神病学的研究与治疗。该期刊每年出版12期，致力于推动儿科心理健康科学的发展，并促进对青少年及其家庭的关怀。

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Journal of the American Academy of Child &amp; Adolescent Psychiatry

Ten-Year Review of Rating Scales. V: Scales Assessing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Rating scales can reliably, validly, and efficiently measure DSM-IV-based ADHD symptoms in youths and have great utility in research and clinical work, assist treatment planning, and help to ensure accountability in practice.

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医学	1
医学, 儿科	1
医学, 精神病学	1
医学, 心理学发育	1

Ten-Year Review of Rating Scales. V: Scales Assessing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL	1