ADHD Screening Quiz for Teens Test - the question form
Questions: 71 · 10 minutes
1. My attention or hyperactivity/impulsivity difficulties have been present for at least 6 months.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
2. These difficulties were noticeable before I turned 12.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
3. I show these attention/impulse/hyperactivity issues at school (in class, during homework time, or in school activities).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
4. I show these issues at home (during chores, conversations, or family routines).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
5. I show these issues in at least one other setting besides home and school (sports, clubs, work, with friends, online, etc.).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
6. More than one adult (for example, a parent and a teacher/coach) has noticed these difficulties.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
7. My difficulties are noticeable even when I am trying hard or when something is important to me.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
8. My difficulties happen across different classes/teachers (not just with one teacher or one subject).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
9. My difficulties happen across different times of day (not only when I’m tired or late at night).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
10. These difficulties cause problems with my grades, homework completion, or school performance.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
11. These difficulties cause problems with friendships or social situations.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
12. These difficulties cause problems at home (arguments, unfinished chores, missed responsibilities, or tension with family).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
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Agree
13. These difficulties make it hard for me to keep up with daily routines (getting ready, keeping track of things, being on time).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
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Agree
14. When adults set rules or consequences, my difficulties still show up in more than one setting.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
15. Even in activities I enjoy, I often struggle with attention, staying seated/still, or acting without thinking.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
16. My difficulties have affected at least two areas of life (school + home, or school + friends, etc.).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
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Agree
17. I have received comments or warnings at school related to attention, behavior, or impulsivity (not just once).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
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Agree
18. My difficulties continue even during low-stress periods (for example, not only during exams or big life changes).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
19. My difficulties have been consistent across different years/grades (not just one short phase).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
20. I notice the same kinds of problems both when I’m being watched (supervised) and when I’m on my own.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
21. My difficulties show up in both structured situations (class, meetings) and unstructured ones (free time, hanging out).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
22. Because of these difficulties, I have needed extra support (reminders, accommodations, tutoring, behavior plan, or repeated check-ins).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
23. My difficulties create real consequences (missed deadlines, lost points, conflict, accidents, or disciplinary issues).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
24. People who know me in different places would likely describe similar attention or impulsivity problems.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Not sure
Agree
25. I feel restless and find it hard to stay still, even when I’m supposed to.
Never
Sometimes
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Very often
26. I fidget with my hands, feet, or things around me (tapping, bouncing, clicking).
Never
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Very often
27. I get up from my seat in class or other situations when I’m expected to stay seated.
Never
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Very often
28. I feel like I’m “driven by a motor” and can’t slow down.
Never
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Very often
29. I talk more than other people expect in class, at home, or with friends.
Never
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Very often
30. I blurt out answers in class before the question is finished.
Never
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31. I interrupt others when they are talking (I jump in, cut in, or finish their sentences).
Never
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Very often
32. I have trouble waiting my turn in games, lines, or group activities.
Never
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Very often
33. I say things without thinking and then regret it.
Never
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34. I do things on impulse even when I know there could be consequences (like getting in trouble).
Never
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35. I start doing something before I’ve listened to all the instructions.
Never
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36. I have a hard time staying quiet during times when I’m expected to be quiet.
Never
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37. I feel the urge to move (like bouncing my leg, shifting, or pacing) even when I try not to.
Never
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Very often
38. I rush through things and make mistakes because I’m trying to do them quickly.
Never
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39. I do risky or unsafe things without thinking it through (for example, crossing streets carelessly or roughhousing too hard).
Never
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40. I get impatient and feel frustrated when I have to wait.
Never
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41. I butt into conversations or activities that others are already doing.
Never
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42. I find it hard to relax, even during free time.
Never
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43. I can’t wait to speak and feel like I have to say what I’m thinking right away.
Never
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44. I annoy others by being overly loud, energetic, or “too much” in the moment.
Never
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45. I have trouble staying in my personal space (like keeping hands to myself or not crowding others).
Never
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46. I start arguments or say something mean without thinking when I’m annoyed.
Never
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47. I make quick decisions (like agreeing to plans or spending money) without thinking about the outcome.
Never
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48. I can’t sit through a class, meeting, or event without needing to move around.
Never
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49. I find it hard to stay focused during class, even when I’m trying.
Never
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Almost always
50. I get distracted by noises, people, or my own thoughts when I need to work.
Never
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Almost always
51. I start homework or chores but don’t finish them unless someone reminds me.
Never
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52. I miss important details and make careless mistakes in schoolwork.
Never
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53. I lose track of what a teacher is saying because my mind wanders.
Never
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54. I have trouble following multi-step directions (like “do A, then B, then C”).
Never
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55. I forget what I’m supposed to be doing in the middle of a task.
Never
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56. I avoid or put off assignments that require a lot of sustained mental effort.
Never
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57. I need more time than other people to complete reading or written assignments because I lose focus.
Never
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58. I forget to turn in assignments even when I completed them.
Never
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59. I misplace things I need for school or activities (like my phone, keys, papers, or supplies).
Never
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60. I forget appointments, deadlines, or plans unless someone reminds me.
Never
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61. When reading, I realize I reached the end of a page without knowing what I read.
Never
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62. I have difficulty organizing my work (like keeping track of steps, materials, or deadlines).
Never
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63. My backpack, locker, or room gets messy because I can’t keep things organized.
Never
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64. I forget instructions soon after someone tells me what to do.
Never
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65. People say I seem like I’m not listening even when I’m looking at them.
Never
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66. I forget to do daily tasks (like chores, taking items to school, or replying to messages).
Never
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67. During tests or quizzes, I lose focus and have to re-read questions multiple times.
Never
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68. I have trouble switching back to schoolwork after checking my phone or social media.
Never
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69. I daydream or “zone out” during conversations or activities.
Never
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70. I forget what I was going to say or do because my attention shifts to something else.
Never
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71. Even when I want to focus, I can’t keep my attention on one task for long.
Never
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Almost always