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Free pre-identification tool

Adult ADHD screening

A free, five minute pre-identification tool for adults, mapped to the domains of the WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) and the DSM-5-TR criteria.

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23 short statements

These statements cover inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and everyday impact. Answer for how things usually are for you over the past six months, not for one unusual week.

This is a free pre-identification tool. It is not a diagnostic instrument, it does not confirm or rule out a diagnosis, and it is not a substitute for a full assessment. The items are adapted from the domains of the ASRS v1.1 and the DSM-5-TR ADHD criteria, so published ASRS cut-off scores do not apply.

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Inattention

I have trouble wrapping up the final details of a project once the challenging parts are done.

I find it difficult to get things in order when a task needs organising.

I have problems remembering appointments or commitments.

When a task needs a lot of thought, I avoid or delay getting started.

I am distracted by activity or noise around me.

I make careless mistakes when working on something boring or difficult.

I find it hard to keep my attention on repetitive or routine work.

I find it difficult to concentrate on what people say, even when they are speaking directly to me.

I misplace things or have difficulty finding things at home, work or study.

Hyperactivity and restlessness

I fidget or move my hands or feet when I have to sit for a long time.

I leave my seat in meetings or other situations where staying seated is expected.

I feel restless or fidgety.

I find it difficult to unwind and relax when I have time to myself.

I feel overly active, as though I am driven by a motor.

Impulsivity

I talk more than I intend to in social situations.

I finish other people's sentences before they can finish them themselves.

I find it difficult to wait my turn when turn taking is required.

I interrupt others when they are busy.

Onset, setting and impact

These experiences have been present since I was a child, before the age of twelve.

These experiences happen in more than one area of my life, such as home, work and study.

These experiences have affected my work, study or managing money.

These experiences have affected my relationships, family life or wellbeing.

I work much harder than others around me simply to keep up.

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Please answer every statement so the summary reflects the full picture.

What this screener is based on

Our screeners are free pre-identification tools. They are designed to help you decide whether to explore a full assessment. They are not diagnostic instruments, they do not confirm a diagnosis and they cannot exclude one.

  • WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) Domains and item themes for inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are mapped to the ASRS v1.1, developed by the World Health Organization in association with the Workgroup on Adult ADHD.
  • DSM-5-TR ADHD criteria Onset, cross-setting presence and functional impact items follow the DSM-5-TR criteria structure.
  • NICE NG87: ADHD diagnosis and management Referral and next-step wording follows NICE guideline NG87.

Items are adapted rather than reproduced, so the published cut-off scores of the instruments above do not apply to this tool. All trademarks and copyright remain with their owners.