Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales

Created in response to a growing demand for an assessment that identifies a multitude

of disorders and concerns, the Conners CBRS aids psychology professionals in obtaining
a comprehensive assessment of children and adolescents via a multi-informant rating
process. The instrument assists with the diagnostic process through direct links to the
DSM-IV-TR and the IDEA 2004 and identifies and qualifies students for inclusion in
special education/research studies. In addition, the Conners CBRS assists in the
development of intervention treatment plans, monitors the individual's response to
intervention/treatment, and evaluates the effectiveness of intervention/treatment.
Adolescents from 8-18 years can complete the Self-Report Forms. The
instrument includes DSM-IV-TR symptom scales that assess the following
disorders:

Generalized anxiety disorder

Autistic disorder

Separation anxiety disorder

Asperger's disorder

Social phobia

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Major depressive episode

Manic episode

Oppositional defiant disorder

Conduct disorder

The Conners CBRS is composed of:

12 Conners CBRS scales--Emotional Distress, Aggressive Behaviors, Academic
Difficulties: Total, Academic Difficulties: Language, Academic Difficulties: Math,
Hyperactivity, Hyperactivity/Impulsivity, Social Problems, Separation Fears,
Perfectionistic and Compulsive Behaviors, Violence Potential, and Physical
Symptoms.
14 DSM-IV-TR Symptom scales--ADHD Hyperactive/Impulsive, ADHD Inattentive,
ADHD Combined, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Major
Depressive Disorder, Manic Episode, Mixed Episode, Generalized Anxiety
Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder, Autistic Disorder, and Asperger's Disorder.
3 Validity scales--Positive Impression, Negative Impression, and Inconsistency
Index.
11 Other Clinical Indicator scales--Bullying Perpetration, Bullying Victimization,
Enuresis/Encopresis, Panic Attack, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Pica, Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder, Specific Phobia, Substance Use, Tics, and
Trichotillomania.
3 Impairment Item scales--Schoolwork/Grades, Friendships/Relationships, and
Home Life.
2 Critical Item scales--Severe Conduct and Self-Harm.
2 Additional Question scales--Other Concerns and Strengths.

The Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales (Conners CBRS) is an

instrument designed to provide a complete overview of child and adolescent
disorders and concerns.
The age range suitable for this assessment is 6 to 18 years for parent and teacher
forms and 8 to 18 years for self-report forms.
Conners CBRS is a comprehensive multi-informant tool that:
- Assists in the diagnostic process
- Identifies and qualifies students for inclusion or exclusion in special
education/research studies
- Assists in the development of intervention treatment plans
- Monitors your childs response to intervention/treatment
- Evaluates the effectiveness of intervention/treatment plans

Key areas measured:

- Emotional distress: total, upsetting thoughts, worrying, social problems, upsetting
thoughts/physical symptoms, separation fears, social anxiety
- Aggressive behaviors
- Academic Difficulties: total
- Academic Difficulties: language
- Academic Difficulties: maths
- Hyperactivity/Impulsivity
- Separation Fears
- Social Problems
- Perfectionistic and Compulsive Behaviors
Conners CBRS Parent Rating Scales
Conners CBRS parent forms assess behaviors, concerns and academic problems
in children between the ages of 6 and 18 years and are reported by parents. The form
is available in one comprehensive length (Conners CBRSP) and is recommended
for initial evaluations if time allows. When used in conjunction with teacher ratings,
differences between home and school are highlighted.
Conners CBRS Teacher Rating Scales
Conners CBRS teacher forms assess behaviors, concerns and academic problems
in children between 6 and 18 years old and are reported by teachers. This version
provides comprehensive results, and is recommended for initial evaluations if time
allows (Conners CBRST). When used with the parent scale differences between
home and school are highlighted.
Conners CBRS Clinical Index
The Conners CBRS offers a 25-item Conners CBRS Clinical Index which is available
for parents, teachers and youth. The brief index works well when screening a large
group of children and adolescents to see if further assessment of a number of
disorders such as social phobia, Aspergers disorder and manic episode is
warranted.
The Clinical Index is a useful tool which can help build support for whether a child is
likely to have a clinical diagnosis, or is more similar to youth who do not have a
clinical diagnosis. Additionally, this form can be used to monitor the effectiveness of
treatment plans, and measure the patients response to intervention.

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Conners CBRSSelf-Report
Assessment Report

By C. Keith Conners, Ph.D.

This Assessment report is intended for use by qualified assessors only, and is not to be shown or presented
to the respondent or any other unqualified individuals.
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Introduction
Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating ScaleSelf-Report (Conners CBRSSR) is an assessment tool
that prompts the youth to provide valuable information about herself. This instrument is helpful when
information regarding a number of childhood disorders and problem behaviors is required. When used in
combination with other information, results from the Conners CBRSSR can provide valuable information to
guide assessment decisions. This report provides information about the youths score, how she compares to
other youth, and which scales are elevated. See the Conners CBRS Manual (published by MHS) for more
information.

This computerized report is an interpretive aid and should not be given to clients or used as the sole criterion
for clinical diagnosis or intervention. Administrators are cautioned against drawing unsupported
interpretations. Combining information from this with information gathered from other psychometric
measures, as well as from interviews and discussions with the youth, will give the practitioner or service
provider a more comprehensive view of the youth than might be obtained from any one source. This report is
based on an algorithm that produces the most common interpretations for the scores that have been
obtained. Administrators should review the clients responses to specific items to ensure that these typical
interpretations apply.

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Assessment of Validity

The following section provides Emilys scores for the Positive and Negative Impression scales and the
Inconsistency Index.

Positive Impression

Raw score = 0 (Probably valid)

The Positive Impression score does not suggest an overly positive response style.

Negative Impression

Raw score = 1 (Probably valid)

The Negative Impression score does not suggest an overly negative response style.

Inconsistency Index

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Raw score = 3, Number of absolute differences 2 = 0 (Probably valid)

The responses to similar items are consistent with one another.

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Conners CBRSSR Content Scales: T-scores

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The following graph provides T-scores for each of the Conners CBRSSR Content scales and subscales.
The error bars on each bar represent Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) for each scale score. For
information on SEM, see the Conners CBRS Manual.

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Conners CBRSSR Content Scales: Detailed Scores

The following table summarizes the results of Emilys self assessment and provides general information
about how she compares to the normative group. Please refer to the Conners CBRS Manual for more
information on the interpretation of these results. Caution: please note that T-score cutoffs are guidelines
only and may vary depending on the context of assessment. T-scores from 5763 should be considered
borderline and of special note since the assessor must decide (based on other information and knowledge of
the youth) whether or not the concerns in the associated area warrant clinical intervention.

Scale

Common Characteristics of High

Scorers

Worries a lot (including possible social

anxieties); may feel nervous. Low
self-confidence. May show signs of
depression. May have physical
complaints (aches, pains, difficulty
sleeping); may have repetitive thoughts or
actions.
Aggressive
2
45 3.1 (39) Average Score (Typical levels Physically and/or verbally aggressive; may
Behaviors
of concern)
show violence, bullying, destructive
tendencies; may be argumentative; may
have poor control of anger/aggression.
May seem uncaring. May have legal
problems.
Academic
20
75 3.6 (97) Very Elevated Score (Many
Struggles with reading, writing, spelling,
Difficulties
more concerns than are
and/or arithmetic. May have difficulty
typically reported)
keeping up in school.
Hyperactivity/
11
62 4.2 (88) Elevated Score (More concerns High activity levels, may be restless, may
Impulsivity
than are typically reported)
have difficulty being quiet. May have
problems with impulse control; may
interrupt others or have difficulty waiting
for his/her turn.
Separation Fears 7
58 4.1 (78) Average Score (Typical levels Fears being separated from
of concern)
parents/caregivers.
Violence Potential 7
52 3.3 (62) Average Score (Typical levels At risk for acting violently.
of concern)
Physical
9
55 4.2 (82) Average Score (Typical levels May complain about aches, pains, or
Symptoms
of concern)
feeling sick. May have sleeping or eating
issues.
Note: SEM = Standard Error of Measurement

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Emotional
Distress

T-score
Raw SEM
Guideline
Score (Percentile)
34
63 2.3 (89) Elevated Score (More concerns
than are typically reported)

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DSM-IV-TR Overview
This section of the report provides the following information for each DSM-IV-TR diagnosis on the Conners
CBRSSR:
1. DSM-IV-TR Symptom scales: T-scores
2. DSM-IV-TR Symptom scales: Detailed Scores
3. DSM-IV-TR Total Symptom Counts
4. DSM-IV-TR Symptom Tables
Listing of Conners CBRSSR item(s) that correspond to each DSM-IV-TR Symptom
Criterion status of each DSM-IV-TR Symptom (i.e, whether or not the symptom is
"indicated," "may be indicated," or "not indicated"). Symptoms marked indicated or may be
indicated are summed to get the Total Symptom Count for that diagnosis. Please refer to
specific DSM-IV-TR Symptom tables for each criterion status and for exceptions that may
alter the Total Symptom Count. See the Conners CBRS Manual for details on how each
criterion status is determined.

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Interpretive Considerations
Results from the Conners CBRSSR are a useful component of DSM-IV-TR based diagnosis, but cannot
be relied upon in isolation. When interpreting the Conners CBRSSR DSM-IV-TR Symptom scales, the
assessor should take the following important considerations into account. Please refer to the Conners
CBRS Manual for further interpretative guidelines.
The Conners CBRSSR contains symptom-level criteria, not full diagnostic criteria for DSM-IV-TR
diagnosis. Additional criteria (e.g., course, age of onset, differential diagnosis, level of impairment,
pervasiveness) must be met before a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis can be assigned.
The Conners CBRSSR items are approximations of the DSM-IV-TR symptoms that are intended to
represent the main clinical construct in a format that most youth can understand. As a result, some
aspects of the DSM-IV-TR criteria may not be fully represented. Before using any diagnostic labels, the
assessor must consider all criteria that are required for DSM-IV-TR diagnosis, including the symptoms
from the Conners CBRSSR.
The Conners CBRSSR provides information relevant to the DSM-IV-TR diagnoses from two different
perspectives: absolute (Symptom Count) and relative (T-score). Results of the DSM-IV-TR Symptom
Counts can contribute to consideration of whether a particular DSM-IV-TR diagnosis might be
appropriate. A T-score for each DSM-IV-TR diagnosis facilitates comparison of this individual's
symptoms with his or her peers. At times there may be discrepancies between the Symptom Count
and T-score for a given diagnosis. This is to be expected, given that they are based on different
metrics (i.e., absolute versus relative). The following points provide some concrete guidelines for
interpretation of this pair of scores (DSM-IV-TR Symptom Count and T-score).
Both scores are elevated (i.e., DSM-IV-TR Symptom Count probably met, DSM-IV-TR Tscore 60): This diagnosis should be given strong consideration.
Both scores are average or below (i.e., DSM-IV-TR Symptom Count probably not met,
DSM-IV-TR T-score < 60): It is unlikely that the diagnosis is currently present (although
criteria may have been met in the past).
Only Symptom Count is elevated (i.e., DSM-IV-TR Symptom Count probably met, DSMIV-TR T-score < 60): Although the absolute DSM-IV-TR symptomatic criteria may have
been met, the current presentation is not atypical for this age and gender. Consider
whether the symptoms are present in excess of developmental expectations (an
important requirement of DSM-IV-TR diagnosis).
Only T-score is elevated (i.e., DSM-IV-TR Symptom Count probably not met, DSM-IV-TR
T-score 60): Although the current presentation is atypical for the youth's age and
gender, there are not sufficient symptoms reported to meet DSM-IV-TR symptomatic
criteria for this disorder. Consider alternative explanations for why the T-scores could be
elevated in the absence of this diagnosis (e.g., another diagnosis may be producing
these types of concerns in that particular setting).

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DSM-IV-TR Symptom Scales: T-scores

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The following graph provides T-scores for each of the DSM-IV-TR Symptom scales. The error bars on each
bar represent Standard Error of Management (SEM) for each DSM-IV-TR Symptom scale score. For more
information on SEM, see the Conners CBRS Manual.

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DSM-IV-TR Symptom Scales: Detailed Scores

The following table summarizes the results of Emily self assessment with respect to the DSM-IV-TR
Symptom scales, and provides general information about how she compares to the normative group. Please
refer to the Conners CBRS Manual for more information on the interpretation of these results. Caution:
please note that T-score cutoffs are guidelines only and may vary depending on the context of assessment.
T-scores from 5763 should be considered borderline and of special note since the assessor must decide
(based on other information and knowledge of the youth) whether or not the concerns in the associated area
warrant clinical intervention.
T-score
Raw SEM
Guideline
Score (Percentile)
ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type
13
59 3.8 (79) Average Score (Typical levels of concern)
ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive 11
62 4.2 (88) Elevated Score (More concerns than are
Type
typically reported)
Conduct Disorder
0
43 4.0 (26) Average Score (Typical levels of concern)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
6
55 4.1 (72) Average Score (Typical levels of concern)
Major Depressive Episode
11
61 3.7 (91) Elevated Score (More concerns than are
typically reported)
Manic Episode
9
64 5.3 (93) Elevated Score (More concerns than are
typically reported)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
15
64 3.8 (96) Elevated Score (More concerns than are
typically reported)
Separation Anxiety Disorder
10
60 3.7 (80) Elevated Score (More concerns than are
typically reported)
Social Phobia
6
59 5.0 (83) Average Score (Typical levels of concern)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
5
58 4.4 (79) Average Score (Typical levels of concern)
Note: SEM = Standard Error of Measurement

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Scale

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DSM-IV-TR Total Symptom Counts

The following tables summarize the results of the DSM-IV-TR Total Symptom Counts as indicated by the
Conners CBRSSR.

Results from the Conners CBRSSR suggest that the Symptom Count requirements
are probably met for the following DSM-IV-TR diagnoses:
DSM-IV-TR Symptom Count
Requirements

Symptom Count
as indicated by
Conners CBRSSR

Separation Anxiety Disorder

At least 3 out of 8 symptoms

Scale

Results from the Conners CBRSSR suggest that the Symptom Count requirements
are probably not met for the following DSM-IV-TR diagnoses:

ADHD Predominantly
Inattentive Type (ADHD In)
ADHD Predominantly
Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
(ADHD Hyp-Imp)

At least 6 out of 9 symptoms

At least 6 out of 9 symptoms

Criteria must be met for both ADHD In and ADHD

Hyp-Imp
Conduct Disorder
At least 3 out of 15 symptoms
Oppositional Defiant Disorder At least 4 out of 8 symptoms
Major Depressive Episode
At least 5 out of 9 symptoms including A1 or A2

ADHD In: 2
ADHD Hyp-Imp: 2
0
1
1 (A1: not included; A2: not
included)
Manic Episode
Criterion A Elevated Mood and at least 3 out of 7 Criterion A: Elevated mood or
Criterion B symptoms
Irritable mood Not Indicated
-orCriterion B: 2
Criterion A Irritable Mood and at least 4 out of 7
Criterion B symptoms
Mixed Episode
Criteria must be met for both Major Depressive
Major Depressive Episode: 1
Episode and Manic Episode
(A1: not included; A2: not
included)
Manic Episode: Criterion A:
Elevated mood or Irritable mood
Not Indicated
Criterion B: 2
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Criteria A and B;
Criterion A: Not Indicated
At least 1 out of 6 Criterion C symptoms
Criterion B: Not Indicated
Criterion C: 2
Social Phobia
Criteria A, B, and D
Criterion A: May be Indicated
(Note: Criterion C is not required for children)
Criterion B: Not Indicated
Criterion C: Not Indicated
Criterion D: Not Indicated
Obsessive-Compulsive
All 4 Obsessions symptoms
Obsessions: 0
Disorder
-orCompulsions: 0
Both Compulsions symptoms

The Conners CBRSSR Symptom Count for Generalized Anxiety Disorder is based on the criteria for children.

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ADHD Combined Type

Symptom Count
as indicated by
Conners CBRSSR

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DSM-IV-TR Symptom Count

Requirements

Scale

The Conners CBRSSR does not assess Criterion A7 (i.e., forced sexual activity) due to the sensitive nature of this
criterion.

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DSM-IV-TR Symptom Tables

This section of the report provides information about how Emily rated items that correspond to the DSM-IVTR. Please see the DSM-IV-TR Overview section for important information regarding appropriate use of
DSM-IV-TR Symptom Counts.
The following response key applies to all of the tables in this section.
Rating: 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); ? = Omitted item.

DSM-IV-TR ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type

Item
Number 0
81
-or37

A1b.

101

A1c.

A1d.

129
-and103

A1e.

116

A1h.

65

A1i.

May be Indicated

28

A1g.

Criterion Status
?

32

A1f.

Rating
2
3

Indicated

Not Indicated
Not Indicated

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A1a.

DSM-IV-TR Symptoms: Criterion A

154

Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated

DSM-IV-TR ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type

DSM-IV-TR Symptoms: Criterion A

A2a.
A2b.
A2c.
A2d.

Hyperactivity

Item
Number 0
51

110
114
-or86

Rating
2
3

Not Indicated

Not Indicated
Indicated

Not Indicated

82

Criterion Status

Indicated

29
-or71

A2f.

76

Not Indicated

A2g.

25

Not Indicated

A2h.

99

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A2e.

Impulsivity

Not Indicated

Not Indicated
A2i.
17
Criterion A2c states that in adolescents, overactivity may be experienced as subjective feelings of restlessness.
Follow-up is recommended to ensure Criterion A2c has been met for younger children.

DSM-IV-TR ADHD Combined Type

An ADHD Combined Type diagnosis requires the examination of symptoms for ADHD Predominantly
Inattentive Type and for ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type. See the ADHD Predominantly
Inattentive Type and ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type symptom tables above. Please also
see the DSM-IV-TR or the Conners CBRS Manual for additional guidance.

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DSM-IV-TR Conduct Disorder

Item
Number 0
6

A2.

85

A3.

170

A4.

144

A5.

112

A6.

60

A8.

62

A9.

48

A10.

87

A11.

96

A12.

43

A13.

162

A14

64

A15.

67

Rating
2
3

Criterion Status
?
Not Indicated

Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated

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A1.

DSM-IV-TR Symptoms: Criterion A

Note: The Conners CBRSSR does not assess Criterion A7 (i.e., forced sexual activity) due to the sensitive nature of
this criterion.

DSM-IV-TR Oppositional Defiant Disorder

DSM-IV-TR Symptoms: Criterion A

A2.
A3.
A4.
A5.
A6.
A7.

58

117

33R
134
88

148
143

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A8.
20
R = This item is reverse scored for score calculations.

Rating
2
3

Criterion Status

Not Indicated
Not Indicated

A1.

Item
Number 0

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May be Indicated
Not Indicated
Not Indicated
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DSM-IV-TR Major Depressive Episode

Item
Number 0

A1.

115

A2.

93

A3.

A4.

125
-or70
-or158
-or1
86
-or26

A6.

137

A7.

118
-or135

A8.

Rating
2
3

Criterion Status
?
Not Indicated

Not Indicated

Not Indicated
Not Indicated

Indicated

Not Indicated
Not Indicated

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A5.

DSM-IV-TR Symptoms: Criterion A

12
-or147

Not Indicated

Not Indicated

A9.
146
Emily does not report a change in weight or appetite (Criterion A3). Follow-up is recommended to examine possible
failure to make expected weight gains.

Notes:
When considering DSM-IV-TR symptom criteria for Major Depressive Episode, the assessor needs to ensure the youth
experiences these symptoms nearly every day.

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Presence of absence of a Major Depressive Episode is one important component of DSM-IV-TR diagnoses such as
Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder I, or Bipolar Disorder II. Please see the DSM-IV-TR for further guidance
regarding these diagnoses.

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DSM-IV-TR Manic Episode

DSM-IV-TR Symptoms:
Criteria A and B

Item
Number 0

A: Elevated or Irritable Mood

89

B1.

171

B2.

108

B3.

63

B4.

27

B5.

126

B6.

149
-or86

Rating
2
3

Criterion Status
?
Not Indicated
Not Indicated

Not Indicated

Not Indicated
Not Indicated
May be Indicated

Indicated

Not Indicated

B7.
166
Although Criterion A was not indicated, follow-up is required to determine whether the youth ever required
hospitalization due to persistent elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. If hospitalization was necessary, the DSM-IV-TR
does not require that the symptoms last for 1 week.

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Note: Presence or absence of a Manic Episode is one important component of DSM-IV-TR diagnoses such as Bipolar I
Disorder. Please see the DSM-IV-TR for further guidance regarding this diagnosis.

DSM-IV-TR Mixed Episode

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Identifying a Mixed Episode requires the examination of symptoms for both Major Depressive Episode and
Manic Episode. Please see the Major Depressive Episode and Manic Episode symptom tables above.
Please also see the DSM-IV-TR for additional guidance.

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DSM-IV-TR Generalized Anxiety Disorder

DSM-IV-TR Symptoms:
Criteria A, B and C

Item
Number 0

A.

78

B.

38

C1.

3
-or86

C2.

137
-or35

C3.

113

C4.

142

C5.

13

C6.

10
-or1
-or70
-or158

Rating
2
3

Criterion Status
?
Not Indicated

Not Indicated
Indicated

Indicated

Not Indicated
Not Indicated

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Not Indicated

Not Indicated

DSM-IV-TR Separation Anxiety Disorder

DSM-IV-TR Symptoms: Criterion A

A2.
A3.
A4.
A5.
A6.
A7.

61

145
151
14
-or140
127
49
52

Rating
2
3

Criterion Status

Not Indicated

24

Indicated

Not Indicated

May be Indicated

May be Indicated
Not Indicated

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A8.

A1.

Item
Number 0

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DSM-IV-TR Social Phobia

DSM-IV-TR Symptoms:
Criteria A, B, C and D

Item
Number 0

A.

44
-and23R
46

C.

Rating
2
3

Criterion Status
?
May be Indicated

Not Indicated

74
D.
-or84
R = This item is reverse scored for score calculations.

Not Indicated
Not Indicated

Note: Criterion C (i.e., insight) is not required for children.

B.

DSM-IV-TR Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

DSM-IV-TR Symptoms: Criterion A
Criteria A, B, C and D

Item
Number 0

A1.

Not Indicated

22

A4.

Compulsions

119

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A6.

54

A3.

A5.

Not Indicated

31

94

A2.

Criterion Status

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Obsessions

Rating
2
3

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Impairment
Emilys report of her level of impairment in academic, social, and home settings is presented below.
Not true at
all/never

Just a little
Pretty much
true/occasionally true/often

Very much
true/very often

Academic
Emily indicated that her problems seriously affect her schoolwork or grades never (score of 0).

Social

Emily indicated that her problems seriously affect her friendships and relationships never (score of 0).

Home

Emily indicated that her problems seriously affect her home life occasionally (score of 1).

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Conners Clinical Index

The following graph presents the Conners Clinical Index score that was calculated from Emily's ratings. The
Conners Clinical Index score is calculated from 24 items that were statistically selected as the best items for
distinguishing youth with a clinical diagnosis (including Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Learning and
Language Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and ADHD) from youth in the general population.

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Among clinical and general population cases, individuals with a clinical diagnosis obtained this score 63%
of the time. Based on this metric, a clinical classification is indicated, but other clinically relevant information
should also be carefully considered in the assessment process. Please see the Conners CBRS Manual for
further information about interpretation.

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Other Clinical Indicators

The following table displays the results from Emilys ratings of her behavior with regard to specific items that
are related to other clinical concerns or diagnoses. Endorsement of these items may indicate the need for
further investigation.
Item
Item Content
Number

Bullying Perpetration

73

Bullying Victimization

109
138
150

Panic Attack: dizziness

Panic Attack: feels sick
Panic Attack: shortness of breath

90R
152
160R

PDD: inflexibility
PDD: problems with peer relations
PDD: social or emotional reciprocity

Rating
2
3

No need for further

investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
Further investigation is
recommended

55
139

PTSD: traumatic event involving self

PTSD: traumatic event involving others

59

Specific Phobia

168

Substance Use: alcohol

68

Substance Use: illicit drugs

141

Substance Use: inhalants

105

Substance Use: tobacco

95

Tics: motor

21

Tics: vocal

124

Trichotillomania

No need for further

investigation is indicated

No need for further

investigation is indicated
Further investigation is
recommended
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
Further investigation is
recommended
Further investigation is
recommended
No need for further
investigation is indicated

PL

Pica

98

Recommendation
?

SA

Rating: 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); ? = Omitted item.
R = This item is reverse scored for score calculations.

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Self-Harm Critical Items

The following table displays Emilys ratings of her behavior with regard to several Self-Harm Critical Items.
Endorsement of any Critical item indicates the need for immediate follow-up.
Item
Item Content
Number
Self-Harm

167

Discouraged

97

Nobody cares

72

Helplessness

16

Hopelessness

135

Worthlessness

Rating
2
3

Recommendation
?
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated

146

PL

Rating: 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); ? = Omitted item.

Severe Conduct Critical Items

The following table displays Emilys ratings of her behavior with regard to several Severe Conduct Critical
Items. Endorsement of any Critical item indicates the need for immediate follow-up.
Item
Item Content
Number
Uses a weapon

56

Carries a weapon

36

Knows where to get a weapon

112

Cruel to animals

60

Confrontational stealing

SA

170

62

Fire setting

87

Breaking and entering

136

Gang membership

Rating
2
3

Recommendation

No need for further

investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
Requires immediate
attention
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated
No need for further
investigation is indicated

Rating: 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); ? = Omitted item.

Additional Questions

The following section displays additional comments that Emily has about herself.
Item
Item Content
Number

Rating

178
179

This item was omitted.

Math, soccer, running, and being an athlete.

Additional problems
Strengths or skills

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Conners CBRSSR Results and IDEA

The Conners CBRSSR provides information that may be useful to consider when determining whether a student is
eligible for special education and related services under current U.S. federal statutes, such as the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004).
Elevated scores on the Conners CBRSSR may indicate the need for special education and related services. The
following table summarizes areas of IDEA 2004 eligibility that are typically listed for children and adolescents who have
elevated scores on various portions of the Conners CBRSSR. Checkmarks indicate which areas of the Conners
CBRSSR were indicated or endorsed, suggesting possible consideration of IDEA 2004 eligibility in related areas. The
information in this table is based on the IDEA 2004 and general interpretation/application of this federal law. Specific
state and local education agencies may have specific requirements that supersede these recommendations. The
assessor is encouraged to consult local policies that may impact decision making. Remember that elevated scores or
even a diagnosis is not sufficient justification for IDEA 2004 eligibility. Finally, keep in mind that the IDEA 2004 clearly
indicates that categorization is not required for provision of services. Please see the Conners CBRS Manual for further
discussion of the IDEA 2004 and its relation to the Conners CBRSSR content.

Follow-up
Possible IDEA Eligibility Category
Recommended

Content Areas
Conners CBRSSR Content Scales
Emotional Distress

DD-Emotional, ED

Aggressive Behaviors
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity
Separation Fears
Violence Potential
Physical Symptoms

DD-Communication, LD, S/L

PL

Academic Difficulties

DD-Emotional, ED

DD-Emotional, ED, OHI

DD-Emotional, ED
DD-Emotional, ED

DD-Emotional, ED, OHI

DSM-IV-TR Symptom Scales

ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type

ED, LD, OHI

ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type

ADHD Combined Type

ED, OHI

Conduct Disorder

ED

ED, LD, OHI

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Major Depressive Episode
Manic Episode
Mixed Episode

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

SA

Separation Anxiety Disorder

ED
ED
ED
ED
ED
ED

Social Phobia

ED

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Autism, ED

DD = Developmental Delay, ED = Emotional Disturbance, LD = Specific Learning Disability; OHI = Other Health
Impairment; S/L = Speech or Language Impairment
Note: The category of Developmental Delay applies only to children through age 9 years.

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Follow-up
Possible IDEA Eligibility Category
Recommended

Content Areas
Other Clinical Indicators
Bullying Perpetration

DD-Emotional, DD-Social, ED

Bullying Victimization

DD-Emotional, DD-Social, ED

Panic Attack

ED

Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Autism

Pica

Autism, ED, OHI

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

ED

Specific Phobia

ED

Substance Use

ED

Tics

OHI

Trichotillomania

ED

Critical Items
Self-Harm

DD-Emotional, ED

Severe Conduct

ED

SA

PL

DD = Developmental Delay, ED = Emotional Disturbance, LD = Specific Learning Disability; OHI = Other Health
Impairment; S/L = Speech or Language Impairment
Note: The category of Developmental Delay applies only to children through age 9 years.

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Item Responses

SA

PL

Emily entered the following response values for the items on the Conners CBRSSR.

Response key:
0 = In the past month, this was not true at all. It never (or seldom) happened.
1 = In the past month, this was just a little true. It happened occasionally.
2 = In the past month, this was pretty much true. It happened often (or quite a bit).
3 = In the past month, this was very much true. It happened very often (very frequently).
? = Omitted Item
Date printed: March 20, 2008
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Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales

Feedback Handout for Self-Report Ratings
Child's Name:

Emily

Child's Age:

11

Date of Assessment:

October 23, 2007

Assessor's Name:

This feedback handout explains scores from ratings of this youths behaviors and feelings as
assessed by the Conners CBRSSelf-Report Form (Conners CBRSSR). This section of the report
may be given to parents (caregivers) or to a third party upon parental consent.

PL

What is the Conners CBRS?

The Conners CBRS is a set of rating scales that are used to gather information about the behaviors and
feelings of children and adolescents. These rating scales can be completed by parents, teachers, and youth.
The Conners forms were developed by Dr. Conners, an expert in child and adolescent behavior, and are
used all over the world to assess youth from many cultures. Research has shown that the Conners scales
are reliable and valid, which means that you can trust the scores that are produced by the youths ratings.
Why do youth complete the Conners CBRS?
Information from the youth about his or her own behavior and feelings is extremely important, as the youth
knows how he or she feels better than anyone else. Self-reports provide invaluable information about the
youths own perceptions, feelings, and attitudes about his or her behavior that parents and teachers may not
be aware of. Unlike parent and teacher ratings which provide information about either home or school
settings, youth are able to give information about their feelings and behaviors across settings and situations.
They know how they feel and behave all of the time.

The most common reason for using the Conners CBRS scales is to better understand a youth who is having
difficulty, and to determine how to help. The Conners CBRS scales can also be used to make sure that
treatment services are helping, or to see if the youth is improving. Sometimes the Conners CBRS scales
are used for a routine check, even if there is no reason to suspect the youth is struggling with a problem. If
you are not sure why the youth was asked to complete the Conners CBRS, please ask the assessor listed at
the top of this feedback form.

SA

How does the Conners CBRS work?

Emily read 179 items, and decided how well each statement described herself, or how often each behavior
happened in the past month (not at all/never, just a little true/occasionally, pretty much true/often, or
very much true/very frequently). Emilys responses to these 179 statements were combined into several
groups of items. Each group of items describes a certain type of behavior (for example, problems with mood
or anxiety). Emilys responses were compared with what is expected for 11-year-old girls. The scores for
each group of items showl how similar Emily is to her peers. This information helps the assessor know if
Emily is having more difficulty in a certain area than other 11-year-old girls.
Results from the Conners CBRSSelf Form
The assessor who asked Emily to complete the Conners CBRS will help explain these results and answer
any questions you might have. Remember, these scores were calculated from how Emily described herself
in the past month. The self-report ratings help the assessor know how Emily acts at home, school, and in
the community. The results from the self-report ratings on the Conners CBRS should be combined with
other important information, such as interviews with Emily and her parent, other test results, and
observations of Emily. All of the combined information is used to determine if Emily needs help in a certain
area and what kind of help is needed.
As you go through the results, it is very helpful to share any additional insights that you might have, make
notes, and freely discuss the results with the assessor. If the scores do not make sense to you, you should
let the assessor know so that you can discuss other possible explanations.

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Emilys responses to the 179 items were combined into groups of possible problem areas. The following
table lists the main topic areas covered by the Conners CBRSSelf-Report form. These scores were
compared with other 11-year-old girls. This gives you information about whether Emily described typical or
average levels of concern (that is, not an area of concern) or if she described more concerns than
average for 11-year-old girls. The table also gives you a short description of the types of difficulties that are
included in each possible problem area. Emily may not show all of the problems in an area; it is possible to
have more concerns than average even if only some of the problems are happening. Also, it is possible
that Emily may describe typical or average levels of concern even when she is showing some of the
problems in an area.

It is important to discuss these results with the assessor listed at the top of this feedback handout. This
feedback handout describes results only from the Conners CBRS Self-Report form. A checkmark in the
more concerns than average box does not necessarily mean that Emily has a serious problem and is in
need of treatment. Conners CBRS results must be combined with information from other sources and be
confirmed by a qualified clinician before a conclusion is made that an actual problem exists.

Academic Difficulties

Inattention

More concerns than

Not an area of concern
average
(good/average score)
(elevated score)

Struggles with reading, writing, spelling, and/or math; difficulty

keeping up in school.

Problems that may exist if there are more concerns than

average
Problems with concentration, attention to details, or staying focused;
needs reminders; poor organizational skills and/or listening skills;
difficulty remembering.

Problems that may exist if there are more concerns than

average

PL

More concerns than

Not an area of concern
average
(good/average score)
(elevated score)

Hyperactivity/Impulsivity

More concerns than

Not an area of concern
average
(good/average score)
(elevated score)

Problems that may exist if there are more concerns than

average
High activity levels; restless; difficulty being quiet; poor impulse
control (interrupts others, difficulty waiting for his/her turn).

SA

Oppositional and Aggressive Behavior

More concerns than
Not an area of concern
average
(good/average score)
(elevated score)

Problems that may exist if there are more concerns than

average
Physical/verbal aggression; violent/destructive behaviors; poor
anger control; bullying, argumentative.
Behaviors that suggest he/she may be violent in the future, if not
already violent.
Aggression; cruelty; destruction of property; deceitfulness; theft;
serious rule-breaking behaviors.
Oppositional, hostile, defiant behaviors.

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Problems with Mood

More concerns than
Not an area of concern
average
(good/average score)
(elevated score)

Problems that may exist if there are more concerns than

average
Symptoms of depression
Mood swings; very high opinion of self; pleasure-seeking behaviors.

Problems with Anxiety

Emotional Distress

More concerns than

Not an area of concern
average
(good/average score)
(elevated score)

Extreme worries about being separated from his/her

family/caregivers; refusal to leave home, nightmares, physical signs
of anxiety.
Anxiety about social situations; worries about embarrassment;
avoids doing things in front of other people.
Thinks about certain things repetitively; even though they are
upsetting; does certain behaviors repetitively.

Problems that may exist if there are more concerns than

average
Worrying; nervous; low self-confidence; symptoms of depression
and/or physical complaints; gets stuck on certain ideas or
behaviors.

Physical Symptoms

Extreme worries that are difficult to control, physical signs of anxiety.

PL

Problems that may exist if there are more concerns than

average

More concerns than

Not an area of concern
average
(good/average score)
(elevated score)

More concerns than

Not an area of concern
average
(good/average score)
(elevated score)

Problems that may exist if there are more concerns than

average
Complains about aches, pains, or feeling sick; sleep, appetite, or
weight issues.

Validity

SA

Information about the validity of the Conners CBRS results should be considered when the assessor
reviews the results with you.

Additional Topics for Discussion

In addition to the results described above, some of Emilys responses on the Conners CBRS suggest it is
important to consider the following topics in further evaluation. Please ask the assessor listed at the top of
this form to discuss these areas with you.

Symptoms of panic
Exposure to a traumatic event
Tics
Behaviors associated with extreme misbehavior
Features in common with youth who have a clinical diagnosis

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When asked to rate whether the problems described on the Conners CBRS Self-Report Form
affected Emily's functioning, she responded:

SA

PL

Emily indicated that her problems never seriously affect her schoolwork or grades.
Emily indicated that her problems never seriously affect her friendships and relationships.
Emily indicated that her problems occasionally seriously affect her home life.

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Assessor comments:

SA

PL

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