Adult Self-Report
The ASR is a 126-item self-report questionnaire for adults (ages 18–59) assessing aspects of adaptive functioning and problems. The questionnaire provides scores for the following syndrome scales: anxious/depressed, withdrawn, somatic complaints, thought problems, attention problems, aggressive behavior, rule-breaking behavior, and intrusive behavior. The questionnaire provides scores for the following DSM-oriented scales: depressive problems, anxiety problems, somatic problems, avoidant personality problems, attention deficit/ hyperactivity problems (inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity subscales), and antisocial personality problems. Additionally, the questionnaire asks about use of the following substances: tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Items are rated on a 3-point scale: 0-Not True, 1-Somewhat or Sometimes True, 2-Very True or Often True.
Note: The ASR is given to adult participants ages 18-59 years old.
References: Achenbach, T. M., & Rescorla, L. A. (2003). Manual for the ASEBA adult forms & profiles. Research Center for Children, Youth, & Families, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA.
Behavior Assessment System for Children, 2nd Edition – Parent Rating Scale, 6-11 years old (BASC -2 (6-11))
The BASC-2 (6-11) a 160-item informant-report questionnaire assessing the adaptive and problem behaviors of children (ages 6 – 11) in the community and home setting. It provides scores for the following scales: anger control, bullying, developmental social disorders, emotional self-control, executive functioning, negative emotionality, and resiliency. Informants report on the child’s behavior in the last several months using a 4- point scale: 0-never, 1-sometimes, 2-often, 3-almost always.
Note: This BASC-2 (6-11) is given to guardians of child participants who range in age from 6-11 years old.
References: Reynolds, C. R., & Kamphaus, R. W. (1992). BASC: Behavior assessment system for children: Manual. American Guidance Service, Incorporated.
Behavior Assessment System for Children, 2nd Edition –Parent Rating Scale, 12-17 years old, (BASC – 2 (12–17))
The BASC – 2 (12-17) is a 150-item informant-report questionnaire assessing the adaptive and problem behaviors of adolescents (ages 12 – 17) in the community and home setting. It provides scores for the following scales: anger control, bullying, developmental social disorders, emotional self-control, executive functioning, negative emotionality, and resiliency. Informants report on the adolescent’s behavior in the last several months using a 4- point scale: 0-never, 1-sometimes, 2-often, 3-almost always.
Note: This self-assessment is given to guardians of adolescent participants ages 12-17 years old.
References: Reynolds, C. R., & Kamphaus, R. W. (1992). BASC: Behavior assessment system for children: Manual. American Guidance Service, Incorporated.
The Child Behavior Checklist – Parent Report Form (CBCL)
The CBCL is a 113-item informant-report questionnaire assessing behavioral competency and behavioral problems in children (ages 6 – 18) within the past six months. The following syndrome scales are assessed: anxious/depressed, withdrawn/depressed, somatic complains, social problems, thought problems, rule-breaking behavior, and aggressive behavior. The following DSM-oriented scales are assessed: affective problems, anxiety problems, somatic problems, attention deficit/hyperactivity problems, oppositional defiant problems, and conduct problems. Additionally, there are 20 social competency items used to obtain parents’ reports of the amount and quality of their child’s participation in sports, hobbies, games, activities, organizations, jobs and chores, friendships, how well the child gets along with others and plays and works by him/herself, and school functioning. Behaviors are rated on a 3-point scale: 0-Not true (as far as you know), 1-Somewhat or sometimes true, 2-Very true or often true.
Note: This self-assessment is given to guardians of children and adolescents ages 6-17 years old. The 20 social competency items are not included.
References: Achenbach, T. M. (1991). Integrative guide for the 1991 CBCL/4-18, YSR, and TRF profiles. Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Vermont.
The Conners ADHD Rating Scale 3 – Parent Short Form
The Conners ADHD Rating Scale 3 Parent Short Form is a 43-item parent report designed to assess attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and evaluate problem behavior in children and adolescents (ages 6 to 18). The measure evaluates inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, learning problems/executive functioning, aggression, and peer relations. Parents are asked to rate statements about their child in the past month on a 4-point scale: 0-Not true at all (Never, Seldom), 1-Just a little true (Occasionally), 2-Pretty much true (Often, Quite a bit), 3-Very much true (Very often, very frequently).
Note: This self-assessment is given to guardians of child participants ages 6-17 years old.
References: Conners, K. C. (2008). Conners 3rd edition. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Multi-Health Systems.
The Conners ADHD Rating Scale 3 – Youth Short Form
The Conners ADHD Rating Scale 3 Youth Short Form is a 39-item self-report for children and adolescents (ages 8 to 18) assessing attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and problem behaviors. Evaluates inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, learning problems, aggression, and family relations. Children are asked to rate statements about themselves in the past month on a 4-point scale: 0-Not true at all (Never, Seldom), 1-Just a little true (Occasionally), 2-Pretty much true (Often, Quite a bit), 3-Very much true (Very often, very frequently).
Note: This self-assessment is given to child and adolescent participants ages 8-18 years old.
References: Conners, K. C. (2008). Conners 3rd edition. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Multi-Health Systems.
Diagnostic Summary
Study staff, following completion and review of the SCID and ACDS or KSADS, completes the diagnostic summary.
Note: Item level data for the follow assessments are not released.
- Adult ADHD Clinical Diagnostic Scale (ACDS) V 1.2: This is a semi-structured interview that establishes both current adult symptomatology and the presence of any ADHD symptoms in childhood. The 18 items in the ACDS match the 18 symptom domains of ADHD noted in DSM-IV. As the SCID does not cover ADHD it is used in conjunction in order to help make or rule out this diagnosis. Note: This semi-structured interview is administered to all adult participants ages 18-85 years old. (References: Kessler, R. C., Green, J. G., Adler, L. A., Barkley, R. A., Chatterji, S., Faraone, S. V., . . . Van Brunt, D. L. (2010). Structure and diagnosis of adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Analysis of expanded symptom criteria from the adult ADHD clinical diagnostic scale. Archives of General Psychiatry, 67(11), 1168-78.)
- Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia (K-SADS): The K-SADS is a semi-structured interview designed to assess current and past episodes of psychopathology in children and adolescents, according to DSM-IV criteria. Probes and objective criteria are provided to rate individual symptoms. Note: This semi-structured interview is administered to all child participants ages 6-17 years old. The interview is first completed with the guardian of the child and is then completed with the child in order to determine past and current diagnoses. (References: Kaufman, J., et al. (1997). Schedule for affective disorders and schizophrenia for school-age children-resent and lifetime version (K-SADS-PL): Initial reliability and validity data. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 36(7), 980-988).)
- Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR Axis I Disorders – Non-Patient Edition (SCID-I/NP): A diagnostic semi-structured interview designed to assess current and past episodes of psychopathology in adults, according to DSM-IV criteria. Probes and objective criteria are provided to rate individual symptoms. Note: This semi-structured interview is administered to all adult participants ages 18-85 years old. (References: First, M., B., Spitzer, R. L., Gibbon, M., and Williams, J.B.W.: Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR Axis I Disorders, Research Version, Non-patient edition (SCID-I/NP, 1/2010 revision). New York: Biometrics Research, New York State Psychiatric Institute, November 2002.)
The Early Adolescent Temperament Questionnaire (Revised) Parent Report (EATQ-R)
The EATQ-R (Parent Report) is a 62-item assessment of temperament and behavior in children and adolescents (ages 9 to 15 years old). The following scales are included: activation control, affiliation, attention, fear, frustration, high-intensity pleasure, inhibitory control, shyness, and aggression and depressive mood. Parents are asked to rate how true the characteristics and behaviors are of their child on a 5-point scale: 1-Almost always untrue, 2-Usually untrue, 3-Sometimes true, sometimes untrue, 4-Usually true, 5-Almost always true.
Note: This self-assessment is administered to the guardian of child participants ages 9-15 years old.
References: Ellis, L. K., & Rothbart, M. K. (2001, April). Revision of the Early Adolescent Temperament Questionnaire. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Minneapolis, MN.
Older Adult Self Report (OASR)
The OASR is a 127-item self-administered instrument designed for older adults (ages 60-90) that examines diverse aspects of adaptive functioning and problems. Participants are asked to review a list of items that describe people, and select the best answer to describe themselves over the past two months on a 3-point scale: 0-Not true, 1-Somewhat or Sometimes True, 2-Very True or Often True. The questionnaire provides scores for the following syndrome scales: anxious/depressed, worries, somatic complaints, functional impairment, memory/cognition problems, thought problems, and irritable/disinhibited. The questionnaire provides scores for the following DSM-oriented scales: depressive problems, anxiety problems, somatic problems, dementia problems, psychotic problems, and antisocial personality problems. Additionally, the questionnaire asks about their use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
Note: This assessment is given to participants ages 60-85 years old. The adaptive functioning scales are not included.
References: Achenbach, T. M., Newhouse, P.A., & Rescorla, L. A. (2004). Manual for the ASEBA Older Adult Forms & Profiles. Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth, & Families.
Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSC-C)
The TSC-C is a 54-item self-report inventory assessing posttraumatic stress in children (ages 8 -17) who have experienced traumatic events such as physical or sexual abuse, major loss, natural disaster, or violence. The following clinical scales are assessed: Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Posttraumatic Stress, Dissociation, and Sexual Concerns. Child participants are asked to rate the frequency of certain thoughts and behaviors on a 4-point scale: 0-Never 1-Sometimes, 2-Lots of the time, 3-Almost all the time.
Note: This assessment is given to child participants, ages 8-17 years old.
References: Briere, J. (1996). Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC) Professional Manual. Odessa, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources.
Youth Self-Report (YSR)
The YSR is a 112-item self-report designed for children and adolescents (ages 11-17), that assesses behavioral competency and behavioral problems and parallels the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Behaviors are rated on a 3-point scale: 0-Not true, 1-Somewhat or sometimes true and 2-Very true or often true, based on the preceding 6-months. The questionnaire provides scores for the following syndrome scales: anxious/depressed, withdrawn/depressed, somatic complains, social problems, thought problems, rule-breaking behavior, and aggressive behavior. The questionnaire provides scores for the following DSM-oriented scales: affective problems, anxiety problems, somatic problems, attention deficit/hyperactivity problems, oppositional defiant problems, and conduct problems. There are 20 social competency items that measure the child’s participation in hobbies, games, sports, jobs, chores, friendship, and activities.
Note: This self-assessment is given to all child participants, ages 11-17. The 20 social competency items are not included.
References: Achenbach, T. M. (1991). Manual for the Youth Self-Report and 1991 profile. Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Department of Psychiatry.