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Free ASRS-v1.1 ADHD test (adults)

WHO-validated · 2 minutes · No sign-up

The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) is the screener developed by the World Health Organisation. It is the same tool NHS GPs use to decide whether to refer you for a full ADHD assessment.

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 organisation?

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?

What is the ASRS-v1.1?

The ASRS (Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale) was developed by the World Health Organisation with the Workgroup on Adult ADHD. The 6-item Part A is the recommended screener — research shows it has the strongest predictive value of the 18 DSM-IV items. A positive screen does not equal a diagnosis, but it does mean a full clinical assessment is warranted.

What if I score positive?

Bring the completed form to your GP and request a referral — ideally under Right to Choose, which cuts the wait from 2–7+ years to 6–18 months.

Reference: Kessler RC et al. Psychol Med. 2005; 35(2):245-256.