Created in response to a growing demand for an assessment that identifies a multitude of disorders and concerns, the Conner’s 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 Conner’s CBRS assists in the development of intervention treatment plans, monitors the individual's response to intervention/treatment, and evaluates the effectiveness of intervention/treatment.

The Conner’s CBRS is composed of:

12 Conner’s 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 Conner’s Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales™ (Conner’s CBRS™) is an instrument designed to provide a complete overview of child and adolescent disorders and concerns.