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ASRS v1.1 (Part A): an adult ADHD self-check
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Over the past 6 months, how often have you experienced the following? This is Part A of the WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale: the six questions found most predictive of ADHD.
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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? |
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?
Please answer the highlighted question. Every item counts toward an accurate score.
Please don't carry this alone
Some of your answers suggest you may be having thoughts of self-harm, or things feel very heavy right now. Support is available right now: Lifeline 13 11 14 · Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 · 13YARN 13 92 76 · in an emergency call 000. You can also see our urgent help page, and if you'd like us to call you, share your details below.
That's a lot to be carrying
Your answers put you in the higher range for this check. That isn't a diagnosis, but it does suggest things have been hard, and it's worth talking to someone. A psychologist or your GP is a good place to start, and you can book with us or share your result below.
If things ever feel urgent: Lifeline 13 11 14 · Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 · in an emergency call 000.
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About this instrument: Kessler et al. (2005). The World Health Organization Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS). Psychol Med. This self-check is provided for information only and does not replace professional assessment.
