Online ADHD tests are considered to be highly accurate to provide initial guidance to anyone looking to know more. No online ADHD test should be viewed as a replacement for speaking to a medical practitioner, which is also why Done. leverages an online ADHD test to then connect with patients with a medical provider.

An initial online assessment test is not an official diagnosis and includes a series of several questions that ask about your behaviors and wellness. It generally only takes a few minutes. Beyond that, a medical practitioner might have other questions to get more details and understand any additional needs in order to provide a medical diagnosis.

ADHD can be unofficially assessed online and it’s a great place to learn more, but ADHD is not formally diagnosed in this manner.

No. It’s important to consult a medical professional.

An online assessment test is one place to start. But if you’re not sure then it’s best to consult a medical professional.

Below you can read more about signs you might have ADHD (referenced in the checklist in this article). 

1. Am I forgetful?
This includes regularly misplacing things or failing to remember important deadlines, not showing up for appointments, forgetting to return phone calls, etc.

2. Do I leave things unfinished? People with ADHD have attention and memory problems that make it difficult to complete projects or tasks.

3. Do I struggle with focus?
Having difficulty concentrating or paying attention to details could be an indicator of ADHD. Being easily distracted is another possible symptom.

4. Am I unorganized?
People with ADHD often have issues with staying organized, which includes managing your time, following through on tasks, and setting priorities.

5. Am I impulsive?
This could be something like speaking out of turn or it could be more serious, like making risky decisions.

6. Am I restless?
Adults with ADHD aren’t typically hyperactive like children with ADHD. Instead, they may feel fidgety or edgy.

7. Do I struggle to control my emotions? Everyone feels moody and irritable at times, but people with ADHD often have trouble managing their emotions with appropriate behaviors.

8. Did I have any of these symptoms as a kid?
Most adults with ADHD had problems with concentration, attention, restlessness, etc. in childhood.

There’s no harm in doing an initial online assessment test to learn more. At the very least it might help connect you to the right medical professional for an official diagnosis.

Yes, about 4-5% of U.S. adults have ADHD. While many children outgrow it, roughly 60% retain ADHD as adults.

Sometimes it can be difficult for children to receive a diagnosis since children go through so much developmental change over time. It can also be more difficult to diagnose during teenage years. For adults it can be access to information or the right medical professional to help.

ADHD is tested by medical professionals like a psychiatrist or psychologist or even a pediatrician and can be done online or in person.