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ADHD Test for Adults

This self-test uses the ASRS v1.1, the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale developed with the World Health Organization. It can't diagnose you, but it can give you a clear sense of whether your patterns of attention, restlessness, and follow-through are worth a professional assessment.

Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale

Please indicate how often you have experienced the following symptoms over the past 6 months.

18 questions~3 minanonymous, scored in your browsernot a diagnosis

What does the ASRS measure?

The ASRS v1.1 asks 18 questions about how often typical ADHD experiences have come up over the past six months: finishing the last details of a project, getting organized, remembering appointments, fidgeting, talking over people, and acting before thinking. The first six questions make up Part A, the actual screener. Each has a defined cutoff, and four or more answers above cutoff count as a positive screen. The other twelve questions round out the symptom picture but don't change the screening decision.

What does the result mean?

A positive screen means your answers look like those of adults whose ADHD was later confirmed in clinical interviews. It doesn't mean you have ADHD. Trouble with attention can also come from poor sleep, depression, anxiety, thyroid problems, or simply having too much on your plate. A proper assessment looks at your childhood, your daily life, and other possible explanations. If you screen positive, the sensible next step is talking to a doctor or therapist who works with adult ADHD. The WURS test on this site, which looks at childhood symptoms, can add useful context for that conversation.

Source

Kessler RC, Adler L, Ames M, et al. The World Health Organization Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS). Psychological Medicine, 2005. Developed with the WHO Composite International Diagnostic Interview workgroup.

Frequently asked questions

Is the ADHD test free and anonymous?

Yes. The test is completely free, needs no sign-up, and is scored entirely in your browser. No answers are stored or transmitted.

Can this test replace an ADHD diagnosis?

No. The ASRS v1.1 is a screening, not a diagnosis. A positive result suggests that a professional assessment may be worthwhile. Only a clinician can diagnose ADHD, looking at your history and daily life.

What does a positive Part A result mean?

Four or more above-threshold answers in the first six questions (Part A) count as a positive screen. It means your answers resemble those of adults whose ADHD was later confirmed, but it is not proof of ADHD.

Can I use this test to check adult concentration problems?

Partly. The ASRS asks specifically about concentration, forgetfulness, and finishing tasks, so it is a good starting point if you notice trouble focusing. But it measures this in the context of ADHD. Concentration problems have many causes, such as poor sleep, stress, depression, or a thyroid issue. An elevated result is a signal to have the cause checked by a doctor, not a diagnosis.

Scoring: what your points mean

ScoreLevelWhat it means
0-2 below the cutoff Part A below the screening cutoff. Does not rule out ADHD.
3 near the cutoff Part A just below the cutoff.
4-6 at or above the cutoff At or above the screening cutoff (4 of 6). Not proof, a professional evaluation may help.

The screening cutoff comes from the questionnaire; the finer gradation is editorial orientation. Not a diagnosis.

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Reviewed by our editorial team

Instrument, scientific basis, and limitations checked. Last updated July 2026. Independent, anonymous, not a diagnosis.

After the test

A ADHD result is a signal, not a verdict. Note what stood out and use it as a starting point for a conversation with a medical or mental-health professional.

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