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ADHD in Children Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Is your child showing signs of ADHD?

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that can make it harder for children to pay attention, follow directions, and succeed both academically and socially. Take this test to determine if your child may be displaying symptoms of ADHD.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
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Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. My child’s schoolwork has a lot of careless mistakes.
Disagree
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2. My child struggles to sit still for more than a few minutes at a time.
Disagree
Agree
3. When someone is speaking, it often seems like my child’s mind is somewhere else.
Disagree
Agree
4. My child frequently forgets to do chores I’ve asked her to complete.
Disagree
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5. My child is patient when he has to wait his turn.
Disagree
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6. It’s difficult for my child to let others finish speaking before she blurts out what she wants to say.
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Agree
7. My child keeps his belongings well-organized.
Disagree
Agree
8. My child misplaces important belongings regularly.
Disagree
Agree
9. If I want my child to do something, I usually have to ask her several times.
Disagree
Agree
10. It feels like my child has endless energy.
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11. My child will put off starting any task that requires focus or effort.
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12. Once my child starts talking, it’s hard to get him to stop.
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13. My child completes tasks slowly because he gets easily sidetracked.
Disagree
Agree
14. My child always thinks before he acts.
Disagree
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15. Trying to sit quietly makes my child antsy.
Disagree
Agree
16. My child has trouble finishing school projects on time, even those assigned well in advance.
Disagree
Agree
17. My child has a hard time controlling her impulses in public settings.
Disagree
Agree
18. My child can’t focus when there’s noise or activity nearby.
Disagree
Agree
19. My child has a habit of butting into other people’s conversations.
Disagree
Agree
20. I’m worried my child will hurt herself because she takes unnecessary risks.
Disagree
Agree

Who Is This ADHD in Children Test For?

This test is for parents who notice signs of distractibility, inattention, restlessness, or impulsivity in their child that are consistently interfering with their academic or social success. This test is designed for children and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help with Your Child’s ADHD

If you think your child is showing signs of ADHD, make an appointment either with your child’s pediatrician or with a mental health provider who specializes in neurodevelopmental disorders; you can find one in your area on the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition
  • C.K. Conners et al. Conners' Parent Rating Scale (CPRS-R)
  • M. Wolraich et al. Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale (VADPRS)
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