Adult ADHD Test (ASRS)
Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) – Part A Screener
A free 6-question adult ADHD self-screening based on the WHO ASRS v1.1 scale.
Adult ADHD Test (ASRS)
Over the past 6 months, how often have you experienced each of the following? Answer honestly for the most accurate screen. (Answered 0/6)
How often do you have trouble wrapping up the final details of a project, once the challenging parts have been done?
How often do you have difficulty getting things in order when you have to do a task that requires organization?
How often do you have problems remembering appointments or obligations?
When you have a task that requires a lot of thought, how often do you avoid or delay getting started?
How often do you fidget or squirm with your hands or feet when you have to sit down for a long time?
How often do you feel overly active and compelled to do things, like you were driven by a motor?
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About the Adult ADHD Test (ASRS v1.1)
This screener uses Part A of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1), developed by the World Health Organization and Harvard Medical School. Its six questions are the most predictive of adult ADHD. Four or more shaded-band answers is a positive screen and suggests further evaluation.
- This is a screening questionnaire, not a diagnostic test. A positive result does not mean you have ADHD, and a negative result does not rule it out. Only a qualified professional can diagnose ADHD through a full clinical evaluation.
Talk through your results with AI
Want to go deeper than a score? Copy the prompt below into ChatGPT, Claude or another AI assistant to reflect on your results, ask follow-up questions and get practical next steps. AI can be a helpful thinking partner for self-reflection — but it is not a therapist. Please read the note below.
I just completed the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) – Part A Screener, a self-assessment questionnaire. I'd like to reflect on what my results might mean. Please act as a supportive, evidence-based wellbeing coach: first ask me 2–3 clarifying questions, then explain in plain language what my results could indicate, and suggest small, realistic steps I could try over the next two weeks. Be honest about the limits of a self-test, and tell me when it would be wise to talk to a qualified professional.
AI assistants can make mistakes and are not a substitute for professional diagnosis or care. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis hotline right away.
About this tool
What is Adult ADHD Test (ASRS)?
A 6-item self-screening questionnaire (ASRS v1.1 Part A) for symptoms of adult ADHD, developed by the WHO and Harvard.
What is it for?
Get a quick, validated read on whether your attention and restlessness patterns warrant a professional ADHD evaluation.
How to read your result
Four or more of the six Part-A items in the shaded frequency band is a positive screen and suggests further evaluation.
This is a screening questionnaire, not a diagnostic test. A positive result does not mean you have ADHD, and a negative result does not rule it out. Only a qualified professional can diagnose ADHD.
Classification & Reference
| Positive items | Result |
|---|---|
| 0–1 | Few signs |
| 2–3 | Some signs (below threshold) |
| 4–6 | Positive screen — evaluation suggested |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ASRS test?
The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) is a questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization and Harvard Medical School to screen for ADHD in adults. Part A — the six questions used here — is the most predictive subset for identifying who should be evaluated further.
How is the adult ADHD test scored?
Each question is answered on a frequency scale from Never to Very Often. Answers that fall in the shaded band (Sometimes+ for questions 1–3, Often+ for questions 4–6) count as positive. Four or more positive answers out of six is a positive screen.
Does a positive result mean I have ADHD?
No. A positive screen means your symptoms are consistent with adult ADHD and that a full evaluation is worthwhile — it is not a diagnosis. Many other things, including stress, anxiety, poor sleep and depression, can produce similar attention problems.
Is this ADHD test free and accurate?
Yes, it's free and based on the validated, publicly available ASRS v1.1 instrument. As a short screener it's designed to be sensitive, so it flags people for evaluation rather than confirming a diagnosis. Only a clinician can diagnose ADHD.
What should I do after a positive ADHD screen?
Consider booking an appointment with a doctor, psychiatrist or psychologist who evaluates adult ADHD. It also helps to check related factors — take the Stress Assessment and Focus Assessment, and note when your attention problems are worst.
Can I use ChatGPT or Claude to understand my results?
Yes. AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude can be a useful way to reflect on what your results mean and explore next steps, and this tool gives you a ready-made prompt plus a one-click link to start that conversation. Keep in mind that AI is not a licensed professional and cannot diagnose you — for a formal assessment, or if you are struggling, please consult a qualified health professional.