Child ADHD screening questionnaire based on the validated NICHQ Vanderbilt scale (endorsed by the AAP). Three modes: parent, teacher and combined. Not a diagnosis.
This test applies the NICHQ Vanderbilt scale — validated and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics — to indicate whether your child's symptoms cross the threshold that warrants a professional evaluation. It does not compute a "probability of ADHD": it counts symptoms across two domains (inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity) and checks whether they impair daily life.
CalcVita. (2026). Child ADHD Test — Vanderbilt Screening. CalcVita. Retrieved June 22, 2026, from https://calcvita.com/calculators/child-adhd-test
It uses the NICHQ Vanderbilt scale, a validated, public-domain questionnaire that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends for child ADHD screening. It is not something we invented — it is the same instrument pediatricians use.
For each of the 18 symptoms you mark how often it occurs (from "never" to "very often"). It counts as present if it is "often" or "very often". The screen is positive only if there are 6 or more of 9 symptoms in one domain (inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity) AND they impair school performance or relationships.
ADHD is only considered when symptoms appear in more than one setting. That is why there is a tab for parents, one for the teacher, and a "Combined" tab that cross-checks both: a symptom counts as consistent when it is seen at home and at school.
This is an indicative screen, not a diagnosis. A negative result does not rule out ADHD and a positive one does not confirm it. Only a healthcare professional can diagnose. Print the report and bring it to your pediatrician.
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