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Appendix D: DSM Symptom Scales Scoring Criteria, Tables

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Tables D.1a. DSM Symptom Count and Criterion Status Score Requirements for DSM ADHD Inattentive Symptoms

DSM Symptom Count Requirements: At least 6 of the 9 symptoms for youth ≤ 16 years of age; at least 5 of the 9 symptoms for youth
≥ 17 years of age.

DSM Criterion A

Parent Item #

Teacher Item #

Parent/Teacher Item Text

Self-Report Item #

Self-Report Item Text

Item Score that Contributes to Symptom Count

1a

62

55

Fails to pay close attention to details.

66

It is hard for me to pay attention to details.

2,3 

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

66

59

Makes careless mistakes in schoolwork or other activities.

69

I make careless mistakes.

2,3

1b

107

98

Has trouble staying focused on work or play for a long time.

108

I have trouble focusing for a long time.

2,3

1c

15

13

Doesn’t seem to listen to what people are saying to them.

18

People don’t think I’m listening to them.

2,3

1d

19

17

Doesn’t finish schoolwork, work, or other tasks.

22

I don’t finish things I start, like schoolwork, work, or other tasks.

One item score = 2,3

-and-

-and-

-and-

-and-

-and-

-and-

32

29

Fails to follow through on instructions.

35

I have trouble following instructions.

other item score = 1,2,3

1e

57

52

Has trouble organizing tasks or activities.

60

I have trouble keeping my things organized.

2,3

1f

5

5

Avoids or dislikes things that take a lot of effort and are not fun.

6

I don’t like doing things that make me think hard for a long time.

2,3

 -or-

 -or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

n/a

n/a

n/a

92

I avoid doing things that make me think hard for a long time.

2,3

1g

79

73

Loses or misplaces things that they need.

81

I lose things that I need.

2,3

1ha

10

10

Is easily distracted.

14

I am easily distracted.

2,3

1i

2

2

Is forgetful in daily activities.

2

I forget to do things.

2,3
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Tables D.1b. DSM Symptom Count and Criterion Status Score Requirements for DSM ADHD Hyperactive/Impulsive Symptoms

DSM Symptom Count Requirements: At least 6 of the 9 symptoms for youth ≤ 16 years of age; at least 5 of the 9 symptoms for youth
≥ 17 years of age.

DSM Criterion A

Parent Item #

Teacher Item #

Parent/Teacher Item Text

Self-Report Item #

Self-Report Item Text

Item Score that Contributes to Symptom Count

2a

86

80

Has trouble sitting still.

88

It’s hard for me to sit still.

2,3

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

108

99

Fidgets or squirms in their seat.

109

I fidget or squirm in my seat.

2,3

2b

3

3

Leaves their seat when they should stay seated.

3

I get out of my seat when I am not supposed to.

2,3

2cb

51

47

Runs or climbs when they are not supposed to.

52

I run or climb even when I am not supposed to.

2,3

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

111

102

Is restless.

112

I feel restless.

2,3

2d

60

54

Is unable to be quiet when playing or using free time.

64

I can’t play or do things quietly.

2,3

2e

14

12

Needs to be moving around.

17

I feel like I need to be moving around.

2,3

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

95

89

Acts as if driven by a motor.

98

I feel like I am driven by a motor.

2,3

2f

47

42

Talks too much.

47

I talk too much.

2,3

2g

106

97

Blurts out answers before the question has been completed.

107

I blurt out the answer before the question is finished.

2,3

2h

50

45

Has difficulty waiting for their turn.

50

I have trouble waiting for my turn.

2,3

2i

55

50

Interrupts other people’s conversations, games, or activities.

57

I interrupt people when they are talking or playing games.

2,3

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

-or-

75

70

Intrudes on or takes over what others are doing.

n/a

n/a

2,3
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Table D.3. DSM Symptom Count and Criterion Status Score Requirements for DSM Conduct Disorder Symptoms

DSM Symptom Count Requirements: At least 3 of the 15 symptoms.

DSM Criterion A

Parent Item #

Teacher Item #

Parent/Teacher Item Text

Self-Report Item #

Self-Report Item Text

Item Score that Contributes to Symptom Count

Aggression to People and Animals

1

33

30

Bullies, threatens, or scares others.

36

I bully, threaten, or scare others.

2,3

2

21

19

Starts fights with people.

24

I start fights with other people.

2,3

3

84

79

Uses a weapon to scare or hurt people.

87

I use a weapon to scare or hurt people.

1,2,3

4

6

6

Physically hurts people.

10

I hurt people by doing things like punching, kicking, or scratching.

1,2,3

5

70

65

Is cruel to animals.

73

I do things to hurt animals.

1,2,3

6

17

15

Steals while confronting a person (for example, mugging, purse snatching, or armed robbery).

20

I steal from people by robbing them.

1,2,3

7

101

94

Has forced someone into sexual activity.

103

I made someone do something sexual against their will.

1,2,3

Destruction of Property

8

29

26

Has intentionally set fires for the purpose of causing damage.

32

I set things on fire to cause damage.

1,2,3

9a

81

75

Intentionally damages or destroys things that belong to others.

83

I destroy things on purpose that belong to others.

1,2,3

Deceitfulness or Theft

10

44

39

Has broken into someone else’s house, building, or car.

44

I’ve broken into houses, buildings, or cars.

1,2,3

11

68

62

Lies to avoid having to do something or to get things.

71

I tell lies to get out of doing things or to get stuff.

2,3

12

27

25

Steals valuable things secretly (for example, through shoplifting or forgery).

30

I steal valuable things when no one is watching.

1,2,3

Serious Violations of Rules

13b,c

61

 n/a

Stays out at night, even though it breaks the rules.

65

I stay out at night, even though it breaks the rules.

2,3

14b,d

104

 n/a

Has run away from home for at least one night.

105

I have run away from home for at least one night.

1,2,3

15e

90

84

Skips classes.

93

I skip classes.

2,3