Six of the eighteen questions are key to being the most predictive of symptoms consistent with ADHD. These six questions are the basis for the ASRS-5 Screener and are also in the first section of this tool.

• Your answers in this section contributed to your score.
• If you scored fourteen (14) or more, you're likely to have the symptoms consistent with ADHD in adults (91.4% sensitivity, 96.0% specificity). We recommend you seek an assessment and diagnosis from a qualified psychiatrist or psychologist.

The second section of this tool contains the remaining twelve questions.

• Your answers in this section don't contribute to your score.
• However, the frequency scores in the second section contribute to the:
  • severity: when diagnosing ADHD, clinicians now need to specify whether a person has mild, moderate or severe ADHD. This is based on how many symptoms a person has and how difficult those symptoms make daily life, and
  • the effect of the presentation: several symptoms of ADHD now need to be present in more than one setting rather than just some symptoms in more than one setting.

Whilst getting an assessment and diagnosis from a qualified medical professional, you should describe these symptoms and their frequency. Your descriptions should include how these challenges have affected your ability to work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people, such as your partner or family.