Adult attention self-checks

Free adult ADHD self-check: 24 questions, four patterns

Reflect on attention, restlessness, impulsivity and organisation in everyday life.

  • 24 questions
  • 6 min
  • Free, no sign-up
  • Self-check

Results on screen · no email

6-question ASRS screener · 2 min The published screener, scored against its authors’ point.

The published screener is a separate page: ASRS v1.1 Adult ADHD Screener (6 Questions) — six questions from 2005, scored the way their authors describe.

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About this test

Answer 24 everyday statements about attention drift, restlessness, impulsivity and organisation. The result shows four named patterns separately and takes about six minutes.

What this test looks at

  • Attention Drift · 6 statements
  • Restlessness · 6 statements
  • Impulsivity · 6 statements
  • Executive Organisation · 6 statements
Time
6 minutes
Questions
24
Result
a score for each pattern
Time frame
Answer for the last six months, across work or study, home and time with other people, not for one unusual week.

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Use the result

What this test adds

Four named patterns and concrete examples give you details to discuss with a qualified professional.

A small next step

If a pattern affects daily life, write down three recent examples and discuss them with a qualified professional.

What the evidence says about adult ADHD

Questions people ask

Is this adult ADHD test a diagnosis?

No; it describes four patterns to discuss with a qualified clinician.

What does the test ask about?

24 everyday statements across attention drift, restlessness, impulsivity and organisation, answered on a frequency scale from almost never to almost always.

How long does it take, and is it free?

About 6 minutes, free, with no email and no account needed. Your answers stay in this browser tab and are not sent anywhere.

What should I do if the patterns look like ADHD?

Write down recent examples for the patterns that stood out and discuss them with a qualified professional. Sleep, mood, stress and health factors can also affect attention.

How is this different from the ASRS screener on this site?

The ASRS v1.1 screener is six published questions with its authors' point of 4, which says whether a fuller assessment is worth having. This self-check has 24 statements that describe four patterns and has no threshold. They answer different questions, and taking both is reasonable.

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