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NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale - Parent Informant

Parent report for comprehensive ADHD screening in children

55 questions
~10 minutes
About This Assessment

The NICHQ Vanderbilt Parent Rating Scale is a validated diagnostic tool for ADHD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, and anxiety/depression screening in children ages 6-12. After completing this parent assessment, you can invite your child's teacher(s) to provide school-based observations. Results combine both home and school perspectives for comprehensive ADHD evaluation.

Clinically Validated

This assessment uses a scientifically validated screening tool

Secure & Private

Your responses are encrypted and stored securely

Never Lose Progress

Your answers save as you go - pick up where you left off anytime

GP-Shareable Results

Download results as a PDF to share with your healthcare provider

Before You Start

What to Expect:

  • You'll answer 55 questions about your recent experiences
  • Questions ask about the past 2 weeks
  • Your answers save as you go
  • Create a free account at the end to view your personalized results

This is NOT a diagnosis:

This is a screening tool to help identify symptoms. Only a qualified healthcare provider can make a clinical diagnosis. Please discuss results with your GP.

Retake Policy:

You can retake this assessment every 90 days to track changes over time.

Need immediate help?

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact:

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7 support)
  • Emergency Services: 000 (immediate danger)