DBD RATING SCALE
Child’s name _____________________________________ Age ________ Date _____________
Form completed by ___________________________________________
Relationship to child (circle one) Mother Father Stepparent Teacher
Instructions: Circle the number that best describes this child’s behavior at home / school over the past 6 months
1.Fails to give close attention to details or makes
careless mistakes in schoolwork
2. Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or
play activities
3. Does not seem to listen when spoken to
directly
4. Does not follow through on instructions and
fails to finish work
5. Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
6. Avoids tasks (e.g., schoolwork, homework)
that require mental effort
7. Loses things necessary for tasks or activities
8. Is easily distracted
9. Is forgetful in daily activities
10. Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
11. Leaves seat in classroom or in other
situations in which remaining seated is expected
12. Runs about or climbs excessively in
situations in which it is inappropriate
13. Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure
activities quietly
14. Is "on the go" or acts as if "driven by a motor
15. Talks excessively
16. Blurts out answers before questions have
been complete
17. Has difficulty awaiting turn
18. Interrupts or intrudes on other
19. Loses temper
20. Argues with adults
21. Actively defies or refuses to comply with
adults' requests or rules
22. Deliberately annoys people
23. Blames others for his/her mistakes or
misbehavior
24. Is touchy or easily annoyed by others
25. Is angry and resentful
26. Is spiteful or vindictive
Rarely
0
Sometimes
1
Often
2
Very Often
3
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3