Sample Trend Graphs
Below are examples of trend graphs that parents would see based on ratings provided by their child's teacher across the school year. The graphs show how things change over time, making it easier to spot real patterns rather than judge treatment by a single week or month. Sharing them with your child's doctor/clinician can help guide decisions about whether current treatment is working well or may need adjusting.
The shaded area on each graph marks the range that may be a concern for that measure.
ADHD Symptoms
Focus on the dashed trend line, not any single month. A trend that stays below 3 is a good sign ADHD symptoms are being managed well.
Hyperactive/Impulsive Symptoms (0–6)
Inattentive Symptoms (0–6)
Behavioral & Social Functioning
Focus on the dashed trend line, not any single month. A trend that stays at 2 or 3 is a good sign in each area.
Follows Class Rules (higher is better)
Gets Along with Peers (higher is better)
Mood / Happiness (higher is better)
Academic Functioning
Focus on the dashed trend line, not any single month. A trend that stays at Satisfactory or above is a good sign.
Completion of Assigned Work
Quality of Assigned Work
(PREVIEW: fixed example data — a school year of monthly ratings, grouped into three sections instead of one combined "Behavior & Academic Concerns" score — not connected to a real family's stored history.)