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Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1).

A six-question screening questionnaire about adult attention, organization and activity over the past six months. A positive screen suggests that fuller evaluation may be useful; it does not diagnose ADHD.

What this measure assesses

The ASRS v1.1 Screener asks adults about six experiences associated with ADHD. It takes about two minutes and uses the official shaded-response scoring method.

What it does not assess

It does not establish ADHD, explain the cause of attention difficulties or evaluate other possible contributors such as sleep, anxiety, mood, learning or health factors.

Questionnaire

ASRS v1.1 6-question Screener

Intended for: Adults age 18 and older

Timeframe: Consider your experiences over the past six months.

Choose the response that best describes how often each experience has occurred.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Score guide

Understanding this score

Use the score as one piece of information. A screening questionnaire cannot establish a diagnosis or rule out a condition.

Score guide for ASRS v1.1 6-question Screener

How scoring works

Part A uses six item-specific shaded response ranges. Count one point for each response that falls in its shaded range.

Published ranges or thresholds

Four or more shaded responses indicate a positive screen.

What a higher score may indicate

A positive screen may be a reason to consider a more comprehensive ADHD assessment. It does not diagnose ADHD.

What a lower score may indicate

Fewer than four shaded responses do not rule out ADHD, functional difficulty or another explanation.

Evidence and limitations

The six-item screener was developed from the WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale and uses its official shaded-response algorithm. Self-report, recall, sleep, anxiety, mood, substance use, health and situational demands can affect responses.

Screening vs assessment

A questionnaire is not a psychological assessment.

A questionnaire can help you notice patterns, but it does not diagnose, produce a psychological assessment report or replace professional evaluation. You do not need to complete one before requesting an assessment.

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When further support may be useful

Consider a professional conversation if attention or executive-functioning concerns are persistent, distressing or interfering with school, work, relationships or daily routines.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the ASRS screener for?

It is designed for adults age 18 and older.

What counts as a positive screen?

Four or more responses in the official shaded ranges constitute a positive screen and suggest that further evaluation may be useful.

Can a lower result rule out ADHD?

No. A lower result does not rule out ADHD or another reason for the concerns.

Source

National Comorbidity Survey — ASRS v1.1 (opens in a new tab)

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