Behavior Dimensions Rating Scale (BDRS)

Behavior Dimensions Rating Scale (BDRS) Lyndal M. Bullock, Michael J. Wilson

The BDRS can be useful for classroom teachers, clinical and school psychologists, diagnosticians, special education teachers, personnel associated with the juvenile justice system (e.g., teachers in correctional facilities), and other personnel interested in screening individuals who may have emotional/behavior disorders. The BDRS is also a useful tool to assist in monitoring behavior change.

The BDRS can be useful for classroom teachers, clinical and school psychologists, diagnosticians, special education teachers, personnel associated with the juvenile justice system (e.g., teachers in correctional facilities), and other personnel interested in screening individuals who may have emotional/behavior disorders. The BDRS is also a useful tool to assist in monitoring behavior change.

BDRS is a screening instrument that measures behavior patterns. Nationally standardized on over 1,940 individuals ages 5 years to adult, the BDRS yields standard scores and percentile ranks on four behavior subscales: Aggressive/Acting Out, Irresponsible/Inattentive, Socially Withdrawn, and Fearful/Anxious. Psychologists, teachers, counsellors or parents rate the individual on a 7-point scale.

Total administration time is 5-10 minutes. The carbonless paper Record Form is quick and easy to score. Nationally validated with juvenile offenders, the BDRS meets legal requirements for the behavior screening.