ADHD Adult Quiz designed to identify if your family’s stress, miscommunication and chaos may be related to having ADD/ADHD.
If you have ADD/ADHD in your family,
it’s better to find out now, sooner rather than later,
because the situation will not improve
until you identify and address it.
After years of working with stressed out families and children, I realize that families who have access to an ADHD adult quiz will benefit from seeing for themselves if it applies to them. Lots of people wonder: “Could this be what is going on in my family? Do I have ADD? Where can I find a simple, quick way to see if ADD or ADHD might be contributing to chaos in our family life?”
Because the symptoms of adult ADHD are often misunderstood, and can be confused with stress or personality quirks, it can often be hard to diagnose. These symptoms can affect your relationships, career and even your personal safety. If you have felt this type of frustration most of your life, now is a good time to check it out. Because this disorder is often misunderstood, many people who have it do not receive appropriate treatment, and as a result, may never reach their full potential. Part of the problem is that it can be difficult to diagnose, particularly in adults.
The ADHD adult quiz is in a simple and quick format and can be taken in a private and non-threatening environment. It will provide you with an idea of whether it is worth your while to pursue a more formal evaluation by a neurologist or psychiatrist. Take your time, do it at your leisure, and help determine if this is a direction for you to follow to help improve the quality of your family life.
This ADHD adult quiz is designed for people over 18 years old.
INSTRUCTIONS
Check R (Rarely), S (Sometimes) or O (Often) beside each question.
How often do you experience difficulty completing tasks and/or meeting deadlines?
R_____ S______ O______
How often do you have problems remembering appointments or obligations?
R_____ S______ O______
Do you notice yourself frequent fidgeting with your hands or feet when you have to sit for a long time?
R_____ S______ O______
How often do you have poor concentration on tasks that are difficult or boring?
R______ S______ O______
How often are you aware of interrupting or blurting out?
R______ S_______ O______
Is it common for you to feel “always on the go” as if driven by a motor?
R______ S_______ O______
How often do you act before thinking or considering the consequences?
R______ S______ O_______
How common is it for you to avoid or delay getting started on a task?
R_____ S______ O_______
Do you experience difficulty getting organized?
R_____ S______ O_______
SCORING
Add the number of times you checked O (Often). A total of four or more indicate that your symptoms may be consistent with Adult ADHD. It may be beneficial for you to speak with your healthcare provider about an evaluation.
This quiz can be used as a starting point to help you recognize the signs and symptoms of Adult ADHD. It is not meant to replace consultation with a trained healthcare professional. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through a clinical evaluation. Regardless of the questionnaire results, if you have concerns about diagnosis and treatment of Adult ADHD, please discuss your concerns with your physician.
Thank you for taking this ADHD adult quiz. It takes courage to look at a problem straight on and ask yourself if these things could be what is causing chaos for you and your family. Congratulations on taking the next step! You have done it and now you have more information than you did before.
If you would like to discuss what you have learned from the Adult ADHD quiz, contact Sally to arrange for a complimentary consultation.
