ADHD Self-Test (ASRS)

By Dr Torrance Merkle, GP · · ADHD

The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) screener and symptom checklist - an interactive tool for reflection, not diagnosis.

Key takeaway: The ASRS v1.1 is a validated screening tool that can help you reflect on your attention patterns and prepare for a clinical conversation.

The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) is an 18-question screening tool developed in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Workgroup on Adult ADHD.

It is divided into two parts: - Part A (Questions 1–6): The core predictive screener. Scoring four or more significant symptoms here is strongly suggestive of ADHD and warrants further clinical evaluation. - Part B (Questions 7–18): A symptom checklist that provides additional context on frequency and severity across diverse life areas.

> Important: This tool is for educational and screening purposes only and does not constitute a medical diagnosis. A formal ADHD assessment involves a comprehensive clinical interview covering childhood history, developmental milestones, medical history, and differential diagnoses.

Please complete the interactive questionnaire below and save or print your results to share with your GP or specialist.

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This is the website of Dr Torrance Merkle (MBChB FRNZCGP), a general practitioner in Auckland, New Zealand, with a special interest in ADHD and neurodiversity. Contact: hello@drtorrance.co.nz.

Information on this site is general and educational, not a substitute for personal medical diagnosis or treatment. Call or text 1737 for mental health support, or in an emergency call 111.