Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Screening Scale (SNAP-IV) – Chinese Version

Description

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder in childhood, characterized primarily by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is currently considered a chronic condition that affects individuals throughout their lives, negatively impacting their social interactions and increasing socioeconomic burdens. The clinical diagnosis of ADHD mainly relies on the physician’s collection of the patient’s history and psychiatric examination, with symptom rating scales serving as important supplementary methods for clinical diagnosis. The SNAP-IV scale has become an important tool for screening, assisting in diagnosis, and assessing treatment efficacy and symptom improvement, widely used in clinical and research contexts.

Authors and Contact Email

周晋波, 郭兰婷, 陈颖

Purpose

To evaluate ADHD symptoms and assist in its diagnosis.

Test Year

Information not available

Administration Method and Scoring

The SNAP-IV scale consists of 0-3 four-level scoring based on the severity of symptoms:
0 -没有 (None);
1 – 有一点 (A little);
2 – 不少 (Quite a lot);
3 – 很多 (Very much).

Reliability and Validity

Information not available

Factors and Subscales

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder screening scale (SNAP-IV) consists of two dimensions in the 18-item version, and a 26-item version which includes three dimensions.

Keywords

ADHD, SNAP-IV scale, childhood behavioral disorders, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity

Items in Chinese

1. 经常无法注意细节，常因粗心在作业或其他任务中犯错。
2. 很难在任务或游戏活动中保持注意力。
3. 似乎经常不听他人反应而直接发言。
4. 经常不遵从指示，无法完成作业、家务或值日。
5. 组织任务或活动常有困难。
6. 在需要持续投入精力的任务中常表现出逃集避、厌倦或不情愿。
7. 常丢失活动所必需的物品（如玩具、作业、书或笔等）。
8. 常因受外界刺激影响而分心。
9. 经常忘记日常活动。
10. 常坐立不安、摆弄手脚或在座位上扭动。
11. 常在课堂或其他需要静坐的场合离开座位。
12. 常在不适当的场合跑跳。
13. 玩耍或进行安静的休闲活动时常表现出困难。
14. 常忙个不停，像上了个发条的。
15. 经常自言自语（自己意识不到）。
16. 常在听完问题时就回答。
17. 常表现出排队等候困难。
18. 常中断或打扰别人的活动（例如在对话或游戏中插嘴）。

Items in English

1. Often unable to pay attention to details, making careless mistakes in homework or other tasks.
2. Difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities.
3. Appears not to listen when spoken to directly.
4. Often fails to follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork or chores (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).
5. Difficulty organizing tasks and activities.
6. Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (e.g., schoolwork or homework).
7. Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., school assignments, pencils, books, tools, or toys).
8. Easily distracted by extraneous stimuli.
9. Often forgetful in daily activities.
10. Often fidgets with or taps hands or feet or squirms in seat.
11. Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected.
12. Often runs about or climbs in situations where it is inappropriate.
13. Often has difficulty playing or engaging in activities quietly.
14. Is often “on the go” or acts as if “driven by a motor.”
15. Often talks excessively.
16. Often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed.
17. Often has difficulty waiting for their turn in games or group activities.
18. Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).

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