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ADHD Self-Assessment

A place to start when you’ve been wondering, “Could ADHD explain some of the things I struggle with?”

Maybe you’ve spent years wondering why certain things seem harder for you than they seem to be for everyone else.

You might struggle with focus, organization, time, motivation, forgetfulness, overwhelm, emotional regulation, or getting started on everyday tasks. Or perhaps you’ve recently learned more about ADHD and are recognizing yourself in what you’re hearing.

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.

 

A Tool for Understanding Yourself

The ADHD tools available through The Phoebe Project are designed to help you better understand your own experiences and identify patterns that may be consistent with ADHD.

These tools can be helpful whether you:

  • Think you might have ADHD

  • Have recently started wondering if ADHD explains some of your struggles

  • Have already been diagnosed with ADHD

  • Are preparing to speak with your doctor about your concerns

  • Simply want a better understanding of how your brain works

The goal isn't to put a label on you. It's to give you information, language, and insight that can help you take your next step.

Important: This Is Not a Diagnosis

The tools provided here are not an official ADHD assessment or diagnosis.

A screening tool can identify patterns that may be associated with ADHD, but it cannot determine whether you have ADHD. Other factors and conditions can sometimes create similar traits, which is why a proper diagnosis requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

Only a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional can officially diagnose ADHD.

If your results suggest that ADHD may be worth exploring, we encourage you to bring your results and questions to your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional.

Tools for Anyone Who Wants Them

You don't need to have an ADHD diagnosis to use these tools, or to heal from emotional wounds.

If you're curious about yourself, trying to make sense of your experiences, or preparing for a conversation with your doctor, you're welcome to use them.

And if you already know you have ADHD, these tools can help you identify the areas where you may need additional support.

Think of them as a starting point, not a final answer.

Your next step might be simply understanding yourself a little better.

And sometimes, that understanding can change everything.

Unofficial ADHD Self-Screening Tool

Instructions

Think about the past 6 months, rather than just how you feel today.

For each statement, choose the answer that best describes how often it has been true for you.


Please note: This is not an official ADHD assessment or diagnosis. It is simply a tool designed to help you recognize patterns and become more aware of how ADHD traits may show up in your life.


The higher your star rating, the more your responses may align with common ADHD traits. This does not mean you have ADHD. A formal diagnosis can only be made by a qualified healthcare professional.


If you would like my personal feedback on your results, enter your email address below and I’ll provide you with an overview of what your results may suggest.


Focus & Attention

Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Very Often

Organization & Time

Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Very Often

Memory & Everyday Life

Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Very Often

Motivation & Getting Started

Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Very Often

Emotional Regulation

Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Very Often

Restlessness & Impulsivity

Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Very Often

Impact

How much does this affect your life?

How do these attributes affest the folowing areas?


Not at all | A little | Moderately | Quite a bit | Significantly

Your responses may indicate that ADHD-related difficulties are worth exploring further.


A higher number of frequent responses, particularly when these difficulties have a meaningful impact on your everyday life, may be a reason to talk with your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional about ADHD.


However, this questionnaire cannot diagnose ADHD.


ADHD symptoms can overlap with other conditions, life circumstances, sleep difficulties, stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, hormonal changes, and other factors. A qualified healthcare professional needs to consider the full picture before making a diagnosis.


If you believe that you may have ADHD, consider taking your results to your doctor and asking whether a formal ADHD assessment would be appropriate.


ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition, which means symptoms begin during childhood, even though they may not have been recognized or diagnosed until adulthood. If you're unsure, that's okay. Childhood report cards, family members, old school comments, or memories from your early years may provide useful information to discuss with a healthcare professional.

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