ADHD ASRS Adult Self-Screen
WHO-validated 6-item ADHD screening
Over the last 6 months — how often:
WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) Part A. Public domain. Validated screen.
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?
Where to get evaluated: 🇺🇸 GP referral or chadd.org find-help · 🇩🇪 DE: ADHS-Spezialist via Krankenkassen-Liste oder adhs-deutschland.de · 🇬🇧 NHS GP referral or AADD-UK
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WHO ASRS Adult ADHD Self-Screening
The most validated 6-question screen for adult ADHD. Public domain WHO + Harvard collaboration. 4+ checks in shaded thresholds = strong indication of adult ADHD warranting clinical assessment.
How to use this tool
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6 questions
WHO ASRS Part A — over last 6 months.
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Score 4+
High probability — see clinician for full assessment.
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Resources
How to find ADHD specialist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASRS?
Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, developed by WHO + Harvard. 6-question Part A is highly predictive screen — 4+ checks in shaded boxes = strong indication of adult ADHD warranting full evaluation.
How accurate?
~85% sensitivity, ~85% specificity for adult ADHD. Higher than many other screens. Public domain. Used worldwide as first-step screening.
I scored high — what now?
Talk to a GP/PCP. Ask for referral to psychiatrist or psychologist specializing in adult ADHD. Full assessment includes interview + history + sometimes neuropsych testing. Treatment (medication, coaching, CBT) very effective.
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