ASRS v1.1 Screener (6‑item)
A quick adult ADHD screen. Private, free, and instant. Results are saved only on your device.
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How to take it
- Think about the past 6 months.
- For each question, pick one option.
- When all 6 are answered, your results appear below.
For adults 18+. Screening only. A clinician must make any diagnosis.
FAQ
What is the ASRS v1.1 Screener?
A 6‑item adult ADHD screen developed with WHO and Harvard collaborators. It uses fixed wording and shaded response options to flag patterns that may need a full assessment.
Who should take it?
Adults 18+ who want a quick check of attention and activity symptoms over the past 6 months.
How is it scored?
Original method: count responses in the shaded boxes; 4 or more is a positive screen. Alternative total: add 0–4 points per item for a 0–24 score; 14+ is positive with four bands. This page shows both.
Is it a diagnosis?
No. It is a screen. Only a licensed professional can diagnose ADHD.
Is my data stored?
No. Answers save to your device (localStorage). Results are encoded in the URL hash so you can bookmark or share the link.
Where can I learn more?
See the official Harvard NCS ASRS page and the 2024 scoring update. Citations are below.
Privacy and disclaimer
- Everything runs in your browser. Inputs auto‑save to your device. We do not collect or store your answers.
- For education and entertainment use only. Not psychological advice. No guarantees of accuracy. Screening is not diagnosis.
- If you need support, visit Get Support.
References and credits
- Adult ADHD Self‑Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) Screener (6Q). Official Harvard page. Use is free without formal permission; cite the article and include the copyright notice. © New York University and Ronald C. Kessler, PhD. All rights reserved.
- ASRS v1.1 Screener scoring update (Feb 28, 2024): alternative 0–24 total with cutpoint ≥14 and four strata.
- Kessler RC, Adler L, et al. (2005) Psychological Medicine 35(2):245‑256.
Item wording and response options are unchanged. We include visual shading to match the screener’s darkly shaded boxes.