CAARS-O:SV Observer

dr. C.K. Conners, dr. D. Erhardt en dr. E.P. Sparrow

Patient’s name:
Name:……………………………………………………………………………
Date:……………………………………….

Instructions: For each behavioral description listed, place a circle around the response that most
appropriately identifies patients/your behaviors.

The patient: Never

Just a
Often
Very
little much

Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g. to-do lists,

1 pencils,books, or tools) 0 1 2 3

2 Talks too much 0 1 2 3

3 Is always on the go as if driven by a motor 0 1 2 3

4 Gets rowdy or boisterous during leisure activities 0 1 2 3

5 Has a short fuse/hot temper 0 1 2 3

6 Leaves seat when not supposed to 0 1 2 3

7 Throws tantrums 0 1 2 3

8 Has trouble waiting in line or taking turns with others 0 1 2 3

9 Has trouble keeping attention focussed when working or at leisure 0 1 2 3

1
Avoids new challenges because of lack of faith in his/her (self) 0 1 2 3
0

1
Appears restless inside even when sitting still 0 1 2 3
1

1
Is distracted by sights or sounds when trying to concentrate 0 1 2 3
2

1
Is forgetful in daily activities 0 1 2 3
3

1
Has trouble listening to what other people are saying 0 1 2 3
4

1 Is an underachiever 0 1 2 3
1
5

1
Is always on the go 0 1 2 3
6

1
Can’t get things done unless there is an absolute deadline 0 1 2 3
7

1
Fidgets (with hands or feet) or squirms in seat 0 1 2 3
8

1
Makes careless mistakes or has trouble on details. 0 1 2 3
9

2
Intrudes on other’s activities 0 1 2 3
0

2 Doesn’t like academic studies/work projects where effort at

0 1 2 3
1 thinking is required a lot

2
Is restless or overactive 0 1 2 3
2

2 Sometimes overfocusses on details, at other times appears

0 1 2 3
3 distracted by everything around him/her

2
Can’t keep his/her mind on something unless it’s really interesting 0 1 2 3
4

2 Gives answers to questions before the questions have been

0 1 2 3
5 completed

2
Has trouble finishing job tasks or schoolwork 0 1 2 3
6

2
Interrupts others when they are working or busy 0 1 2 3
7

2
Expresses lack of confidence in self because of past failures 0 1 2 3
8

2
Appears distracted when things are going on around him/her 0 1 2 3
9

3
Has problems organizing tasks and activities 0 1 2 3
0