psychiatry

ASRS-v1.1 — Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale

WHO 6-item screener (Part A) for adult ADHD (Kessler 2005), each item 0–4 (never to very often). This page returns the 0–24 total in Kessler's four strata (≥ 14 positive); the 'darkened box' count (≥ 4 of 6 positive) is on the ASRS v1.1 screen page.

Q1. How often have you had trouble wrapping up the final details of a project once the challenging parts have been done?*

Q2. How often do you have difficulty getting things in order when you have to do a task that requires organisation?*

Q3. How often do you have problems remembering appointments or obligations?*

Q4. When you have a task that requires a lot of thought, how often do you avoid or delay getting started?*

Q5. How often do you fidget or squirm with your hands or feet when you have to sit down for a long time?*

Q6. How often do you feel overly active and compelled to do things, like you were driven by a motor?*

Score interpretation

Low Negative (0–9) 0–9

ASRS total 0–9: ADHD unlikely.

→ Reassure. Address other causes of presenting symptoms (sleep disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use).

High Negative (10–13) 10–13

ASRS total 10–13: below the positive threshold.

→ Use full ASRS (18 items) to characterise; consider DSM-5 / DIVA-5 structured interview. Refer to specialist adult ADHD service if persistent functional impairment per NICE NG87.

Low Positive (14–17) 14–17

ASRS total 14–17: positive screen.

→ Specialist diagnostic assessment. If diagnosed: psychoeducation, CBT/coaching, occupational adjustments. Pharmacotherapy: methylphenidate / lisdexamfetamine first-line per NICE NG87; atomoxetine alternative. Address comorbidity (depression, anxiety, substance use).

High Positive (18–24) 18–24

ASRS total 18–24: positive screen, highest stratum.

Interpretation bands for the ASRS. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.

References

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Calculators

Drugs

Pathways

Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.

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