Conners Rating Scale
CRS
Description
"Conners Rating Scale" is a behavioral questionnaire used to assess ADHD symptoms and emotional challenges in children and teens. It gathers input from parents, teachers, or healthcare providers about behaviors like impulsivity, trouble focusing, or mood swings. This tool helps identify patterns that affect schoolwork or relationships. Doctors use the results to support diagnosis and tailor treatment with therapy, medications, or classroom strategies. Repeating the scale over time helps refine care and track emotional development.
Test Category
Brain Function
Procedure
Non-Invasive
Sample Type
No biological sample is needed for this test.
Units
Points
Procedure Category
Assess
Test Group
Neurocognitive Assessment Group
Test Group Description
Neurocognitive Assessment Group: Tests within this group focus on evaluating various aspects of cognitive function and brain health. These assessments provide insights into memory, attention, language, and executive functions.
Optimal Range
For All Individuals:
Conventional Unit: T Score: <50 points
SI Unit: Not Applicable
Normal Range
For All Individuals:
Conventional Unit: T Score: <60 points
SI Unit: Not Applicable
Results That Differ From The Norm (Direct and Indirect Causes)
Abnormal results may indicate:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (difficulty in focusing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity)
Autism spectrum disorder (difficulty in social interaction and communication, along with restricted and repetitive behavior)
Conduct disorder (persistent patterns of antisocial behavior)
Generalized anxiety disorder (excessive and uncontrollable worry)
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Key Reasons For Testing
ADHD Diagnosis: Assesses symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in children and teens to confirm ADHD.
Monitoring Treatment: Tracks how well treatments like medication or therapy are improving symptom severity over time.
Identifying Coexisting Conditions: Detects related conditions like anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), or mood disorders.
Functional Impact: Evaluates how ADHD affects daily life, academic performance, and relationships.
Intervention Planning: Provides guidance for personalized support plans to manage symptoms and challenges effectively.
Health Status Conditions It May Be Used To Assess
Currently, this test is not directly associated with any conditions listed on the Health Status page. However, it may be included as part of a broader set of tests linked to specific health conditions.
Some Prominent Medical Labs That May Offer This Test
Please note that this particular test has not been associated with any of the listed prominent medical labs. We recommend enquiring with your private physician or nearest hospital to determine where this specific test can be performed.
References
Important Note
Any medical procedure yielding results outside the norm may be directly or indirectly linked to the conditions outlined on this page. Various factors, including genetics, medication and supplement usage, recent illnesses, pregnancy, pre-test eating, smoking, and stress, can impact the test's outcome. Additionally, factors like false positives, false negatives, inaccurate analyses, and others can influence results.
Reference ranges, which help healthcare professionals interpret medical tests, may vary depending on age, gender, and other factors. They may also differ between laboratories due to variations in instruments and methods used. Optimal ranges are designed for preventive purposes, aiming to identify trends and potential risks early, while normal ranges reflect conventional laboratory values indicating no current disease or pathology. Your healthcare practitioner may have specific reasons for testing that deviate from the usual or may interpret results differently based on individual circumstances. Proper interpretation typically involves considering clinical findings and other diagnostic tests. Hence, it is crucial to provide your healthcare professionals with a comprehensive medical history, consult with them for result interpretation, and follow their guidance for potential re-testing or additional diagnostics.
Disclaimer
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