ASRS-18 Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale | Free Online Screening Test

The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) is a clinically validated screening tool developed in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO). It is designed to help identify symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults by evaluating behaviors over the past 6 months. This free online assessment provides immediate scoring and a detailed clinical report to assist you and your healthcare professional in further evaluation.

Estimated time: 3-5 minutes

Part A: Core Screening 0/6

Part A: Core Screening

1. How often do you have trouble wrapping up the final details of a project, once the challenging parts have been done?

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finishing the last 2 pages of a long report, or putting away the laundry after it's folded.

 

2. How often do you have difficulty getting things in order when you have to do a task that requires organization?

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planning a multi-step project, or keeping your digital files and desk organized.

 

3. How often do you have problems remembering appointments or obligations?

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missing birthdays, forgetting to pay bills on time, or arriving late to meetings.

 

4. When you have a task that requires a lot of thought, how often do you avoid or delay getting started?

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putting off starting taxes, or avoiding starting a large task that requires deep focus.

 

5. How often do you fidget or squirm with your hands or feet when you have to sit down for a long time?

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tapping your pen, bouncing your leg, or needing to get up and pace while thinking.

 

6. How often do you feel overly active and compelled to do things, like you were driven by a motor?

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feeling like you always have to be "on the go", or finding it hard to sit still and just relax.

 

These additional questions provide more detail about your symptoms. While not required for the initial screening result, completing them is highly recommended if you plan to share these results with a healthcare professional.

Part B: Symptom Checklist

7. How often do you make careless mistakes when you have to work on a boring or difficult project?

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missing details in a contract, or making math errors on simple tasks.

 

8. How often do you have difficulty keeping your attention when you are working on boring or repetitive work?

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drifting off during a long meeting, or having to re-read the same paragraph multiple times.

 

9. How often do you have difficulty concentrating on what people say to you, even when they are speaking to you directly?

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your mind wanders even when someone is talking to you face-to-face.

 

10. How often do you misplace or have difficulty finding things at home or at work?

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losing your keys, phone, or wallet frequently around the house.

 

11. How often are you distracted by activity or noise around you?

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getting distracted by a bird outside the window or a conversation in the next room.

 

12. How often do you leave your seat in meetings or other situations in which you are expected to remain seated?

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leaving a dinner table before everyone is finished, or needing to walk around during a movie.

 

13. How often do you feel restless or fidgety?

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feeling an internal sense of jitteriness even if you are sitting still.

 

14. How often do you have difficulty unwinding and relaxing when you have time to yourself?

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finding it difficult to stay quiet or calm during a leisure activity.

 

15. How often do you find yourself talking too much when you are in social situations?

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dominated conversations or finding it hard to stop talking even when others are bored.

 

16. When you’re in a conversation, how often do you find yourself finishing the sentences of the people you are talking to, before they can finish them themselves?

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finishing other people's sentences or blurting out answers before the question is finished.

 

17. How often do you have difficulty waiting your turn in situations when turn taking is required?

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feeling intense frustration while waiting in line at a grocery store or in traffic.

 

18. How often do you interrupt others when they are busy?

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jumping into other people's games or conversations without being invited.

 

Part A: Core Screening

Part B: Symptom Checklist

Share this summary with your doctor or healthcare professional for a more detailed clinical review.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Please consult a healthcare professional for a formal evaluation.