The mother of a 7-year-old boy presents to the PMHNP for a psychiatric evaluation. She reports that her son exhibits “inattention, aggression, and is getting in trouble at school.” Which of the following parent report tools will help the PMHNP assess for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and conduct disorder?

Choice A reason: Children’s Behavior Checklist is a broad behavioral assessment tool but may not provide the specific symptom scales needed to differentiate ADHD, ODD, and conduct disorder. Choice B reason: Child Behavior Rating Scale primarily focuses on classroom behavior but may not capture comprehensive symptomatology for multiple disorders. Choice C reason: Conners-Wells’ Adolescent Self-Report Scale is designed for adolescents to self-report, making it less suitable for parent-report assessment in younger children. Choice D reason: Connors 3-Parent Assessment Report provides detailed parent-reported evaluation of ADHD, ODD, and conduct disorder symptoms, making it the most appropriate tool for comprehensive assessment in a 7-year-old.