Is this ADHD assessment a diagnosis?

No. It is a clinician-designed screening based on the WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1). It shows how closely your experience matches recognised ADHD traits and whether a full diagnostic assessment is a sensible next step. Only a qualified clinician can diagnose ADHD.

How long does the ADHD assessment take?

About 10 to 15 minutes. There are 17 questions and you answer one at a time, so you can stop and pick it back up without losing your place.

Why is ADHD missed so often in women?

Women more often present with inattentive traits, internalised restlessness and years of compensating strategies, which look less disruptive from the outside than the hyperactive presentation clinicians were originally trained to spot. Many are assessed for anxiety or low mood first and reach an ADHD assessment in their thirties or forties.

Do ADHD symptoms change across the menstrual cycle?

Frequently, yes. Falling oestrogen in the late luteal phase reduces dopamine availability, so focus, working memory and emotional regulation can worsen in the week before a period, and medication can feel less effective. Tracking symptoms across two cycles gives your clinician something reviewable.

Are my answers stored?

No. The assessment is processed in your session and your responses are not saved to our systems. You see your result on screen and choose what to do next.

What happens after I get my result?

You can book a full diagnostic consultation with a specialist we recommend. Bring your result, a description of how long the traits have been present, and any pattern you have noticed across your cycle.

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Clinical ADHD Assessment

ADHD Assessment

Based on the WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) and clinical guidelines

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Medical Disclaimer: This assessment is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Only qualified healthcare professionals can diagnose ADHD.

Inattention

Screening Question

How often do you have trouble wrapping up the final details of a project, once the challenging parts have been done?

NeverRarelySometimesOftenVery Often

Assessment takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete

ADHD assessment questions, answered

Is this ADHD assessment a diagnosis?: No. It is a clinician-designed screening based on the WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1). It shows how closely your experience matches recognised ADHD traits and whether a full diagnostic assessment is a sensible next step. Only a qualified clinician can diagnose ADHD.
How long does the ADHD assessment take?: About 10 to 15 minutes. There are 17 questions and you answer one at a time, so you can stop and pick it back up without losing your place.
Why is ADHD missed so often in women?: Women more often present with inattentive traits, internalised restlessness and years of compensating strategies, which look less disruptive from the outside than the hyperactive presentation clinicians were originally trained to spot. Many are assessed for anxiety or low mood first and reach an ADHD assessment in their thirties or forties.
Do ADHD symptoms change across the menstrual cycle?: Frequently, yes. Falling oestrogen in the late luteal phase reduces dopamine availability, so focus, working memory and emotional regulation can worsen in the week before a period, and medication can feel less effective. Tracking symptoms across two cycles gives your clinician something reviewable.
Are my answers stored?: No. The assessment is processed in your session and your responses are not saved to our systems. You see your result on screen and choose what to do next.
What happens after I get my result?: You can book a full diagnostic consultation with a specialist we recommend. Bring your result, a description of how long the traits have been present, and any pattern you have noticed across your cycle.

Read next: ADHD medication and your cycle - why your dose can stop holding in the week before your period, with a two-cycle tracking table. Or explore ADHD in women.