Adult ADHD Screening & Symptom Checker (Full 18-Item)
This ADHD adult testing tool is based on the ASRS-v1.1 Symptom Checklist. Please answer the questions below, rating yourself on each of the criteria shown using the scale provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, that’s very much possible. ADHD shows signs before age 12, but many adults never got attention as children. They may have adapted in ways that hid their struggles. So patterns you see now might reflect lifetime responses, not just “stress” or “laziness.”
Scoring high suggests patterns that could be ADHD. Lots of other issues like stress, trouble sleeping, anxiety, can mimic ADHD signs. The only way to ensure it is a detailed assessment with a mental health professional.
No, ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition. Symptoms change with age, but they don’t vanish completely. Most adults usually learn coping techniques that help mask some signs, which can make ADHD appear later in life.
ADHD doesn’t look the same for everyone. Some adults mainly struggle with stuff like losing track of details. Others fight impulsivity or restlessness. You don’t have to check every item to start wondering “Is this ADHD?”