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  • DIVA-5

    Select your responses for each question in Part A & Part B. Adult traits need to be present for at least 6 months. Childhood refers to 5-12 years. For a trait to count, it needs to be ongoing and long-term, not something that comes and goes in episodes.

  • Question 1

    Do you often fail to give close attention to details, or do you make careless mistakes in your work or during other activities?

  • Question 2

    Do you often have difficulty sustaining your attention in tasks? *Unless the subject is found to be really interesting

  • Question 3

    Does it often seem as though you are not listening when you are spoken to directly?

  • Question 4

    Do you often not follow through on instructions and often fail to finish chores or duties in the workplace?

  • Question 5

    Do you often find it difficult to organise tasks and activities?

  • Question 6

    Do you often avoid (or do you dislike or are you reluctant to engage in) tasks that require sustained mental effort?

  • Question 7

    Do you often lose things that are necessary for tasks or activities?

  • Question 8

    Are you often distracted by things around you?

  • Question 9

    Are you often forgetful in daily activities?

  • Question 10

    Do you often fidget with or tap hands or feet, or do you often squirm in your seat?

  • Question 11

    Do you often leave your seat in situations where it is expected to remain seated?

  • Question 12

    Do you often feel restless?

  • Question 13

    Do you often find it difficult to engage in leisure activities quietly?

  • Question 14

    Are you often "on the go" or like you can’t slow down?

  • Question 15

    Do you find yourself talking a lot?

  • Question 16

    Do you notice that often your thoughts can come out quickly, even before the other person has finished talking?

  • Question 17

    Do you often find awaiting your turn difficult?

  • Question 18

    Do you often find yourself getting involved in what others are doing, even if they haven’t invited you?

  • Do you find yourself using any of the following strategies to make up for or compensate for your challenges?

  • In which areas do you have/have you had problems with the above experiences?

  • Emotions and self-confidence

  • Daily living

  • Work / education

  • Relationship and/or family

  • Social contacts

  • Free time / hobbies

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