Take our questionnaire to see if your child may have ADHD. Please note, this test is not diagnostic and can only give an indication of likelihood.
Key
- Never or rarely (never) = 0
- Sometimes (mild) = 1
- Often (moderate) = 2
- Very often (severe) = 3
Assign a number to each question. At the end of the questionnaire count up how many you have of each number. If your answers are predominantly 2s or 3s, your child could have ADHD. Your child’s ADHD can only be confirmed by a trained health professional, usually a doctor.
Attention
- Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork
- Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
- Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
- Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties
- Has difficulty organising tasks and activities
- Avoids tasks (e.g. schoolwork, homework) that requires sustained mental effort
- Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils or books)
- Is easily distracted
- Is forgetful in daily activities
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity
- Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
- Leaves seat in the classroom or other situations in which remaining seated is expected
- Runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate
- Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly
- Is ‘on the go’ or acts as if ‘driven by a motor’
- Talks excessively
- Blurts out answers before questions have been completed
- Has difficulty waiting their turn
- Interrupts or intrudes on others