FOLLOW-UP FORM

Vanderbilt ADHD Follow-up (Teacher)

NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment FOLLOW-UP — TEACHER Informant

Information

Teacher's Name This field is required

Class Time This field is required

Class Name/Period This field is required

Today's Date This field is required

Child's Name This field is required

Child's Date of Birth (if known) This field is required

Grade Level This field is required

Number of weeks or months you have been able to evaluate the behaviors This field is required

Directions: Each rating should be considered in the context of what is appropriate for the age of the child you are rating and should reflect that child’s behavior since the last assessment scale was filled out.

Is this evaluation based on a time when the child… *

was on medication was not on medication not sure

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Symptoms

0 = Never · 1 = Occasionally · 2 = Often · 3 = Very Often

1. Does not pay attention to details or makes careless mistakes with, for example, homework

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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2. Has difficulty keeping attention to what needs to be done

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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3. Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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4. Does not follow through when given directions and fails to finish activities (not due to refusal or failure to understand)

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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5. Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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6. Avoids, dislikes, or does not want to start tasks that require ongoing mental effort

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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7. Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (toys, assignments, pencils, or books)

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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8. Is easily distracted by noises or other stimuli

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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9. Is forgetful in daily activities

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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10. Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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11. Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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12. Runs about or climbs too much when remaining seated is expected

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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13. Has difficulty playing or beginning quiet play activities

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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14. Is “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor”

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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15. Talks too much

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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16. Blurts out answers before questions have been completed

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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17. Has difficulty waiting his or her turn

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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18. Interrupts or intrudes in on others’ conversations and/or activities

0 Never 1 Occasionally 2 Often 3 Very Often

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Performance

1 = Excellent · 2 = Above Average · 3 = Average · 4 = Somewhat of a Problem · 5 = Problematic

19. Reading

1 Excellent 2 Above Average 3 Average 4 Somewhat of a Problem 5 Problematic

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20. Mathematics

1 Excellent 2 Above Average 3 Average 4 Somewhat of a Problem 5 Problematic

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21. Written expression

1 Excellent 2 Above Average 3 Average 4 Somewhat of a Problem 5 Problematic

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22. Relationship with peers

1 Excellent 2 Above Average 3 Average 4 Somewhat of a Problem 5 Problematic

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23. Following direction

1 Excellent 2 Above Average 3 Average 4 Somewhat of a Problem 5 Problematic

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24. Disrupting class

1 Excellent 2 Above Average 3 Average 4 Somewhat of a Problem 5 Problematic

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25. Assignment completion

1 Excellent 2 Above Average 3 Average 4 Somewhat of a Problem 5 Problematic

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26. Organizational skills

1 Excellent 2 Above Average 3 Average 4 Somewhat of a Problem 5 Problematic

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Side Effects

Has the child experienced any of the following side effects or problems in the past week? Are these side effects currently a problem?

Headache

None Mild Moderate Severe

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Stomachache

None Mild Moderate Severe

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Change of appetite

None Mild Moderate Severe

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Trouble sleeping

None Mild Moderate Severe

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Irritability in the late morning, late afternoon, or evening

None Mild Moderate Severe

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Socially withdrawn—decreased interaction with others

None Mild Moderate Severe

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Extreme sadness or unusual crying

None Mild Moderate Severe

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Dull, tired, listless behavior

None Mild Moderate Severe

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Tremors/feeling shaky

None Mild Moderate Severe

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Repetitive movements, tics, jerking, twitching, eye blinking

None Mild Moderate Severe

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Picking at skin or fingers, nail biting, lip or cheek chewing

None Mild Moderate Severe

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Sees or hears things that aren’t there

None Mild Moderate Severe

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Explain/Comments

Please explain any side effects above, or anything else you would like the provider to know (optional)

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Side effects section adapted from the Pittsburgh side effects scale, developed by William E. Pelham, Jr, PhD. Copyright ©2002 American Academy of Pediatrics and National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality. Adapted from the Vanderbilt Rating Scales developed by Mark L. Wolraich, MD. The information contained in this form should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician.

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