The ADHD Test available on this platform uses the ASRS-v1.1 (Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale), developed by experts from the World Health Organization (WHO).
It is considered the international gold standard for initial screening of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in adults due to its high sensitivity and correlation with clinical diagnoses.
The ASRS was created by the World Health Organization's Workgroup on Adult ADHD, led by renowned researchers like Ronald C. Kessler (Harvard Medical School). The goal was to create a short, effective tool that could be used outside of a clinical setting to identify adults who might benefit from a full medical evaluation.
Many people arrive at the test wanting to know if they have "just ADD" or ADHD. Currently, medicine classifies everything under the ADHD umbrella, but with distinct presentations that the ASRS test helps identify:
Characterized by difficulty focusing, disorganization, forgetfulness, and procrastination. Less physical agitation, more "daydreaming". Common in adults and women.
Marked by restlessness, difficulty sitting still, excessive talking, and acting without thinking. In adults, it often manifests as an internal sense of "motor running".
The most common type. The individual presents significant criteria of both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, affecting various areas of life.