Clone of Vanderbilt- Parent Informant

Date

Child's Date of Birth

MonthDayYear

Child's Name*

First NameLast Name

Teacher's Name*

First NameLast Name

Class Name/Period

Grade Level

Each rating should be considered in the context of what is appropriate for the age of the child.*

Rows	Never	Occasionally	Often	Very Often
1. Fails to give attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork
2. Has difficulty sustaining attention to tasks or activities
3. Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
4. Does not follow through on instruction and fails to finish schoolwork (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand)
5. Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
6. Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort
7. Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (school assignments, pencils, or books)
8. Is easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
9. Is forgetful in daily activities
10. Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
11. Leaves seat when remaining in seated is expected
12. Runs about or climbs excessively when remaining seated is expected
13. Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly
14. Is “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor”
15. Talks too much
16. Blurts out answers before questions have been completed
17. Has difficulty waiting his or her turn
18. Interrupts or intrudes in on others (butts into conversations or games)
19. Loses temper
20. Actively defies or refuses to comply with adults’ requests or rules
21. Is angry or resentful
22. Is spiteful and vindictive
23. Bullies, threatens, or intimidates others
24. Starts physical fights
25. Lies to get out of trouble or to avoid obligations (ie, "cons" others)
26. Is physically cruel to people
27. Has stolen things that have value
28. Deliberately destroys others' property
29. Is fearful, anxious, or worried
30. Is self-conscious or easily embarrassed.
31. Is afraid to try new things for fear of making mistakes
32. Feels worthless or inferior
33. Blames self for problems; feels guilty
34. Feels lonely, unwanted, or unloved; complains that "no one loves him or her"
35. Is sad, unhappy, or depressed

Academic Performance*

Rows	Problematic	Somewhat of a problem	Average	Above Average	Excellent
Performance
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Relationship with peers
Follows directions
Disrupting class
Assignment completion
Organizational skills

Vanderbilt Assessment- Teacher Informant