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Connors rating scale - ADD/ADHD - experiences please [smile]

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Lougle · 13/10/2010 18:02

LD nurse came out today, and observed DD1 (4.9, brain malformation, attends special school) climbing quite unrelentlessly.

We have always known she was hyperactive, and this is documented throughout reports. However, I suspect that the LD nurse maybe thought that some of it was down to lack of stimulation/overstimulation etc, at home Confused.

We have been seeing him for around a year, and during that time, DD1 has been through the SA process, had reports stating 1:1, danger to self, etc. DD1 has just been uprated to HRC/HRM with DLA, from HRC no Mobility.

Today, he asked if we had ever done the connors rating scale. We haven't. He wants to observe her in her special school to see if 'there are any things they do with her that you could do' and 'if she is the same at school as at home'

read: "to see if it's all your fault!"

We are consistent and firm at home. Her 2 younger sisters are coming on beautifully as they develop, and preschool have no concerns whatsoever with the 3 year old. Her 18 month old sister will sit nicely in a group situation, sing songs, etc., and sit nicely to read a book etc.

Does anyone have experience? What happens if school environment helps to calm her slightly, would the ADD/ADHD traits still be confirmed? ie. is it more than bouncing off the walls that they look for?

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sumum · 13/10/2010 18:55

we have done the connors twice, it has four areas it looks at, iirc attention, hyperactivity, oppositional, and impulsivity.

it asks questions and you answer if child does it somewhat usually or never -that kind of thing. some if the questions are a bit american and for older kids.

if you fill it in then on the back is the guide, you are not supposed to see this but if you are careful and transcribe your answers onto another peice of paper you can work out the scores for you answers, you need to peek inside the joined up bit. i found this really helpful as my pead never told me the scores.

they will also sent one to school as be dx adhd child has to have problems in two settings.

streakybacon · 13/10/2010 19:14

These are the questions/criteria:

school version:

  1. defiant
  2. restless in the squirmy sense
  3. forgets things already learned
  4. appears to be unaccepted by group
  5. feelings easily hurt
  6. is a perfectionist
  7. temper outbursts
  8. excitable, impulsive
  9. fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes
  10. sassy
  11. is always on the go as if driven by a motor
  12. avoids, expresses reluctance about, or has difficulties engaging in tasks that require sustained mental effort
  13. is one of the last to be picked for teams or games
  14. is an emotional child
  15. everything must be just so
  16. restless or overactive
  17. fails to finish things once started
  18. does not seem to listen to what is being said
  19. actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests
  20. leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected
  21. poor in spelling
  22. has no friends
  23. timid, is easily frightened
  24. keeps checking things over and over
  25. cries often and easily
  26. innatentive, easily distracted
  27. has difficulty organising tasks or activities
  28. has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
  29. has difficulty waiting her turn
  30. not reading up to par
  31. does not know how to make friends
  32. sensitive to criticism
  33. seems over focused on details
  34. fidgeting
  35. disturbs other children
  36. talks excessively
  37. argues with adults
  38. cannot remain still
  39. runs about or climbs excessively in situations where it is innappropriate
  40. lacks interest in schoolwork
  41. has poor social skills
  42. has difficulty engaging in leisure activities quietly
  43. likes everything neat and clean
  44. fidgets with hands or squirms in seat
  45. demands must be met immediately - easily frustrated
  46. blurts out answers to questions before the questions have been completed
  47. spiteful or vindictive
  48. short attention span
  49. loses things necessary for tasks or activities
  50. only pays attention to things she is really interested in
  51. shy, withdrawn
  52. distractability or attention span a problem
  53. things must be done the same way every time
  54. mood changes quickly and drastically
  55. interupts or intrudes on others convesations or games
  56. poor in arithmetic
  57. does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork
  58. easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
  59. restless, always up and on the go

parent version:

  1. angry and resentful
  2. difficulty doing or completeing homework
  3. is always on the go or acts as if driven by a motor
  4. timid, easily frightened
  5. everything must be just so
  6. has no friends
  7. stomach aches
  8. fights
  9. avoids, expresses reluctance about , or has difficulties engaging in tasks that require sustained mental effort
  10. has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
  11. argues with adults
  12. fails to complete assignments
  13. hard to control in malls or while grocery shopping
  14. afraid of people
  15. keeps checking things over and over again
  16. loses friends quickly
  17. aches and pains
  18. restless or over active
  19. has trouble concentrating in class
  20. does not seem to listen to what is being said to him/her
  21. loses temper
  22. needs close supervision to get through assignments
  23. runs about or climbs excessively in situations where it is innapropriate
  24. afraid of new situations
  25. fussy about cleanliness
  26. does not know how to make friends
  27. gets aches and pains or stomache aches before school
  28. exciteable, impulsive
  29. does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace ( NOT due to oppostional behaviour or failure to understand instructions)
  30. has difficulty organising tasks and activities
  31. irritable
  32. restless in the squirmy sense
  33. afraid of being alone
  34. things must be done the same way every time
  35. does not get invited over to friends houses
  36. headaches
  37. fails to finish things he/she starts
  38. innatentive, easily distracted
  39. talks excessively
  40. actively defies or refuses to comply with adults requests
  41. fails to give close attention to details or makes careess mistakes in schoolwork, work or other activities
  42. has difficulty waiying in lines or awaiting turn in games or group situations
  43. has a lot of fears
  44. has rituals that he/ she must go through
  45. distractability or attention span a problem
  46. complains about being sick even when nothing is wrong
  47. temper outbursts
  48. gets distracted when given instuctions to do something
  49. interupts or intrudes on others (butts into conversations or games)
  50. forgetful in daily activities
  51. cannot grasp arithmetic
  52. will run around between mouthfuls at meals
  53. afraid of the dark, animals or bugs
  54. sets very high goals for self
  55. fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
  56. short attention span
  57. touchy or easily annoyed by others
  58. has sloppy handwriting
  59. has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly
  60. shy, withdrawn
  61. blames others for his/her mistakes or behaviour
  62. fidgeting
  63. messy or disorganised at home or school
  64. gets upset if someone re-arranges his/her things
  65. clings to parents or other adults
  66. disturbs other children
  67. deliberately does things that annoy other people
  68. demands must be met immediately - easily frustrated
  69. only attends if it is something he/she is very interested in
  70. spiteful or vindictive
  71. loses things necessary for tasks or activities (eg school assignments, pencils, books, tools or toys)
  72. feels inferior to others
  73. seems tired or slowed down all the time
  74. spelling is poor
  75. cries often and easily
  76. leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected
  77. mood changes quickly and dramatically
  78. easily frustrated in efforts
  79. easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
  80. blurts out answers to questions before the questions have been completed.
Original poster
Lougle · 13/10/2010 19:20

Thanks for all that Smile

She ticks quite a few boxes there, but some of them seem so 'old' for her stage. How does that affect the outcome?

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streaksofbloodonthebaconslicer · 14/10/2010 06:55

I think they tailor the questions to age - I know they do with ADOS so I suspect they'd have to do something similar with Connors.

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