Preschool ADHD Questionnaire
Preschool ADHD Questionnaire
Preschool ADHD Questionnaire
Rarely
Circle the number that best describes the child’s behavior over Some- Very
or Often
the past 6 months. times often
never
5. Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly (tunes you out) 0 1 2 3
Does not follow through on instructions or fails to finish tasks (i.e. “go
7. 0 1 2 3
upstairs, get your shoes and socks”; has difficulty with transitions)
Avoids tasks that require sustained mental effort (i.e. puzzles, learning
11. 0 1 2 3
ABC’s, writing name)
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Scoring the ADHD Rating Scale IV - Preschool Version
Scoring Cutoffs for 3-5 year old Children
Scores above the 93%ile are suspicious for but not diagnostic of preschool ADHD.
Parent Teacher
Inattention: 14 Inattention: 18
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity: 17 Hyperactivity/Impulsivity: 22
Total Score: 32 Total Score: 38
Parent Teacher
Inattention: 12 Inattention: 11
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity: 14 Hyperactivity/Impulsivity: 13
Total Score: 24 Total Score: 24
Above data from: McGoey, K. E., DuPaul, G. J., Haley, E., Shelton, T. L. (2007). Parent and
teacher ratings of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in preschool: The ADHD rating scale-
IV preschool version. Journal of Psychopathological and Behavioral Assessment, 29:269-276.
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