What Does The Conners Measure?

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The Conners rating scale is

a questionnaire that asks about things like behavior, work or schoolwork, and social life

. The answers show your doctor which ADHD symptoms you might have and how serious they are. They can show how these symptoms affect things like grades, job, home life, and relationships.

What does the Conners 3 self report measure?

The Conners 3rd Edition–Self-Report (Conners 3–SR) is an tool that prompts the youth to provide valuable information about herself. … This report

provides information about the youth's score, how she compares to other youth, and which scales are elevated

.

What is a Conners assessment used for?

The Conners 3rd Edition–Parent (Conners 3–P) is an assessment tool used to obtain the parent's observations about the youth's behavior. This instrument is designed to assess

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

and its most common co-morbid problems in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years old.

What age is the Conners for?

The Conners 3rd EditionTM (Conners 3®) is a thorough assessment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its most common comorbid problems and disorders in children and adolescents aged

6 to 18 years

.

How do you interpret Conners T scores?

The new interpretive guidelines are as follows: A T-score in the

“Very Elevated” range

(i.e., > 2 standard deviations above the mean) is very likely to indicate a significant area of concern. A T-score in the “Elevated” range (i.e., 1.5–2 standard deviations above the mean) usually indicates significant concerns.

Is ADHD a disability?

Under both the ADA and another law known as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,

ADHD

is considered a

disability

in the United States, but with strict stipulations. For instance,

ADHD

is considered a protected

disability

if it is severe and interferes with a person's ability to work or participate in the public sector.

Is ADHD on a scale?

Many healthcare professionals use the NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale Diagnostic Rating Scale to help diagnose ADHD. The scale is meant for children

ages 6 to

12, but people in other age groups can use it, if applicable. Different forms are available for parents and teachers.

How is Conners 3rd Edition scored?

T-scores for Conners 3 scales convert the raw scores to reflect what is typical or atypical for that age and gender. All T-scores have a mean of 50 and a standard

deviation of 10

. A perfectly average T-score of 50 is exactly equal to the mean score of that age and gender group.

What is Conners Parent Rating Scale?

The Conners' Parent Rating Scale (CPRS) is

a popular research and clinical tool for obtaining parental reports of childhood behavior problems

.

How do you use Conners rating scale?

When answering questions on the Conners rating scale, you enter a number from

0 to 3

to indicate how often you notice a symptom or behavior. A “0” means never, while a “3” means it happens very often.

Has my daughter got ADHD?

To be diagnosed with ADHD, your child must have 6 or more symptoms of inattentiveness, or 6 or more symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Read more about the symptoms of ADHD. To be diagnosed with ADHD, your child must also have: been displaying symptoms continuously for at least 6 months.

Can I get tested for ADHD?


There is no single medical, physical, or other test for

diagnosing ADHD, previously known as ADD. To determine if you or your child has ADHD, a doctor or other health professional will need to be involved.

Who can administer the Conners?

Conners-4 coming to Q-global end of 2021!


School psychologists, clinicians, psychiatrists, paediatricians, child protection agencies, and mental health workers

can count on the Conners 3 to be a reliable and dependable tool capable of supporting them in the diagnostic and identification process.

What is Conners Teacher Rating Scale?

The Conners' Teacher Rating Scale (CTRS; Conners, 1969, 1997a, 1997b) is

a commonly used measure of behavioral problems associated with ADHD

, which originally was developed as a measure of behavioral change for pharmacological studies (Conners, 1969).

What is the Conners 3 short form?

The Conners 3rd Edition–

Parent

Short form [Conners 3–P(S)] is an assessment tool used to obtain the parent's observations about the youth's behavior. … This report provides information about the parent's assessment of the youth, how she compares to other youth, and which scales are elevated.

What is ADHD do?

ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is a medical condition. A person with ADHD has

differences in brain development and brain activity

that affect attention, the ability to sit still, and self-control. ADHD can affect a child at school, at home, and in friendships.

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