Simple Test
ADHD Self Check
Adult ADHD self-screening inspired by the WHO ASRS-v1.1, with 16 questions on current symptoms, childhood and daily impact. Not a medical diagnosis.
This quick screener uses WHO ASRS v1.1 items plus functional impact checks. Answer 16 questions to review current symptoms, childhood history, and daily-life effects together.
Test structure
- • 6 current-symptom items: frequency of inattention/hyperactivity
- • 5 childhood items: whether it was present from early development
- • 5 daily-impact items: functional impairment at work/relationships
- Answer on a 5-point scale (Never–Very often). For current items, think about the past 6 months; for childhood items, think back to before age 12.
Notes
- • Results are for self-screening only and are not a diagnosis.
- • If your score is high, see a psychiatrist or another qualified clinician for a full ADHD assessment (clinical interview plus rating scales).
- • Similar symptoms can appear with recent stress, anxiety, or depression.
Questions and options are fixed in order, and you can go back anytime.
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ADHD Self Check is a free 16-question screener for adults. The first six questions are based on Part A of the WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1), the short screener developed with the World Health Organization. Giggleus adds five questions about childhood (before age 12) and five about how attention problems affect work, money, relationships and driving. It takes about three minutes and needs no sign-up.
Every question uses the same five answers: never, rarely, sometimes, often, very often. For the six ASRS items, questions 1–3 count when you answer "sometimes" or more and questions 4–6 when you answer "often" or more; four or more counted items is what the ASRS calls a positive screen. Childhood and daily-impact items count at "often" or more, and three of five marks that section as elevated. If all three sections are elevated, the result suggests a professional evaluation; if only current symptoms are, it points to other possible causes such as poor sleep, stress or low mood. If current symptoms stay below the line but the childhood or daily-impact section is elevated, it suggests talking to a professional, since a short screen can miss adults who have learned to compensate.
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a psychiatrist or another qualified clinician can diagnose ADHD, after a clinical interview, a developmental history and ruling out conditions with similar symptoms (depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, thyroid problems, medication side effects). A high score does not mean you have ADHD, and a low score does not rule it out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is this ADHD test a diagnosis?
A. No. It is a self-screening tool. An ADHD diagnosis can only be made by a psychiatrist or qualified clinician after an interview, developmental history and ruling out other causes.
Q. How is the test scored?
A. The 6 current-symptom items follow ASRS-v1.1 Part A: items 1–3 count at "sometimes" or more, items 4–6 at "often" or more, and 4 or more counted items is a positive screen. Childhood and daily-impact items count at "often" or more, with 3 of 5 marking the section as elevated.
Q. Can children take this test?
A. No. The ASRS is designed for adults 18 and over. Children are assessed by a pediatrician or child psychiatrist, usually with parent and teacher rating scales such as the Vanderbilt or Conners.
Q. Are my answers stored?
A. No. Scoring happens in your browser and your answers are not sent to a server.