Conners Comprehensive Behaviour Rating Scales

The Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales™ (Conners CBRS™) is an instrument designed to give a complete overview of child and adolescent disorders and concerns. Those working in the field of child and youth psychology can now use the Conners CBRS to assess a wide spectrum of behaviors, emotions, and academic problems in today’s youth.

Please note: only the CI components of the Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales Kit can be handscored.

The age range suitable for this assessment is 6–18 for parent and teacher forms and 8–18 for self-report forms.

The Conners CBRS also provides:

• Direct and clear links to the DSM-5
• Straightforward administration, scoring and reports
• Excellent reliability and validity

The 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 patient’s response to intervention/treatment
• Evaluates the effectiveness of intervention/ treatment plans

Connors CBRS Clinical Index

Key Areas Measured:

• Disruptive Behaviour
• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Learning and Language Disorders
• ADHD

Please note: Level M test users are also able to purchase this assessment.

Conners CBRS DSM-5 Scoring Update

The Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales™ (Conners CBRS™) has been updated to provide a new scoring option for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition™ (DSM-5™) Symptom Scales.

The Conners CBRS now has the following two scoring options for Scoring Software:

1. DSM-IV-TR®: DSM Symptom Scale is scored based on diagnostic criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR).
2. DSM-5: DSM Symptom Scale is scored based on diagnostic criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5).

Scoring Software users can download the software by clicking on “Check for Updates” under the Help menu within the Scoring Software. The MHS Online Assessment Center system will be updated automatically. After the updates have been installed, users will have the option to choose to score with the DSM-IV-TR or DSM-5 criteria.

Complete details regarding the Conners CBRS DSM-5 scoring option are available via the Conners CBRS DSM-5 Update: Conners CBRS DSM-5 Supplement.

Important refinements have been made to the Conners CBRS including: (1) Updated Validity scale guidelines with new language to better reflect the intent of the scales; (2) Refined T-score cutoff categories and category descriptions; (3) The Aggressive Behaviors scale name change to Defiant/Aggressive Behaviors in order to better reflect the item content; (4) Refined scoring procedure for the Violence Potential scale, and the scale name change to Violence Potential Indicator; and (5) Improved sensitivity for Other Clinical Indicator alerts.

System Requirements

• Intel Core i3 or equivalent performance
• 2 GB of Ram
• Windows XP or higher
• 1 USB Port

This product is not compatible with MAC.

Please note: the Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales Kit cannot be handscored and thus requires software, only the CI component is able to be handscored.

• Conners CBRS Comparative Report
• Conners CBRS Parent Assessment Report
• Conners CBRS Self-report Assessment Report
• Conners CBRS Teacher Assessment Report