This 9-item ADD Test takes only a couple of minutes to complete. The scale is an online screening tool to help find out whether you have Attention Deficit Disorder test.
Instructions: Answer each item that you believe accurately describes your condition in the past month
I make careless and avoidable mistakes while I’m working on important tasks
Even in important matter, it’s difficult for me to keep my attention on one thing for a sufficient length of time
Whether I am talking to someone or listening to someone talking to me, I find it hard to follow the thread of a conversation, even if people are talking to me directly
While working on important tasks, I’m easily sidetracked by minor things
I'm a well-organized person who can complete tasks or plans from start to finish
I tend to lose or misplace the necessities (like my phone, wallet, keys, eyeglasses etc.) or things necessary for my tasks and activities (e.g. papers, books, pens, tools etc.)
I forget to attend my appointments and/or pay my bills, or become forgetful about doing something I do regularly.
I don’t like work, which requires me to focus for a long period of time
My focus shifts from one task to another frequently
This online ADD quiz is suitable for disorder screening among children, teens, and adults. Self-tests provide a preliminary assessment. If your test result indicates that there is a probability of having a predominantly inattentive subtype of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD-IP (formerly named Attention Deficit Disorder), please contact a mental health specialist to confirm the diagnosis.
The online ADD Test is based on the diagnostic criteria of a predominantly inattentive subtype of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD-IP). If you are already diagnosed with ADD and undergoing treatment, use the free ADD self-test to monitor your condition and the effectiveness of the treatment.