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ADHD & Neurodiversity · 2 min · 6 questions

ASRS v1.1: Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale — Part A Screener

Six questions about the past 6 months. About 2 minutes. Shaded-response scoring as used by clinicians.

Medical disclaimer: this is a validated screening questionnaire, not a diagnostic test. Only a qualified health professional can diagnose a condition. Your answers are processed in your browser and are never sent or stored.

ASRS v1.1: 0 of 6 answeredScore: 0 / 6 · Screen negative

Please answer the questions below, rating yourself on each of the criteria using the scale on the right. As you answer each question, think about how you have felt and conducted yourself over the past 6 months.

Part A contains the six questions most predictive of adult ADHD. Items 1–3 count toward the screen at 'Sometimes' or above; items 4–6 count at 'Often' or above.

  1. 1.How often do you have trouble wrapping up the final details of a project, once the challenging parts have been done?
  2. 2.How often do you have difficulty getting things in order when you have to do a task that requires organization?
  3. 3.How often do you have problems remembering appointments or obligations?
  4. 4.When you have a task that requires a lot of thought, how often do you avoid or delay getting started?
  5. 5.How often do you fidget or squirm with your hands or feet when you have to sit down for a long time?
  6. 6.How often do you feel overly active and compelled to do things, like you were driven by a motor?

ASRS v1.1 result

Answer all 6 questions for a complete result. Current partial score shown.

0
out of 6 shaded marks
Screen negative
Range 0–3 marks

Fewer than four of your responses fell in the shaded (counting) range. Your symptoms are not highly consistent with adult ADHD on this screener.

Recommended next steps

  • No further ADHD-specific assessment is indicated by this screener alone.
  • If difficulties persist, consider other explanations such as sleep problems, anxiety, depression or thyroid issues.
  • You can still complete ASRS Part B with a clinician for a fuller symptom picture.

Answer the remaining questions to enable the report:

  • ASRS v1.1:

Screening result only, not a diagnosis. Share it with a doctor or therapist.

ASRS v1.1 scoring guide

Part A contains the six questions most predictive of adult ADHD. Items 1–3 count toward the screen at 'Sometimes' or above; items 4–6 count at 'Often' or above.

ScoreInterpretationSuggested action
0–3 marksScreen negativeNo further ADHD-specific assessment is indicated by this screener alone.
4–6 marksScreen positiveBook an assessment with a clinician experienced in adult ADHD.

Clinical background

What it measures

The ASRS v1.1 was developed with the World Health Organization to screen adults for ADHD. Part A holds the six items found most predictive of the disorder; Part B (12 further items) gives additional clinical detail.

Validity

Four or more responses in the shaded range on Part A were found to be highly consistent with adult ADHD (Kessler et al., 2005), with sensitivity of about 69% and specificity of about 99.5% in community samples. A positive screen should lead to a full diagnostic interview, including childhood history.

Reference: Kessler RC, Adler L, Ames M, et al. The World Health Organization Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS). Psychol Med. 2005;35(2):245–256. Developed in conjunction with the WHO and the Workgroup on Adult ADHD.