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Diagnostic Scales Adult ADHD self-report scale (ASRS)49 Adult ADHD self-report scale (ASRS)49

Adult ASRS Symptom Checklist

Age Administration Content Scoring Use

≥18 years

Self

18 items

1 to 9 cover inattention symptoms;
10 to 18 cover hyperactivity and impulsivity symptoms

5-point frequency scale

0 = never/seldom
4 = very often

Screening

Diagnosis

ASRS-5  

Developed as a 6-question subset of the ADHD ASRS Symptom Checklist

Used as an initial self-assessment tool in primary care

Consists of 6 items: 4 for inattentive symptoms and 2 for hyperactive-impulsive symptoms

Scoring is based on symptom frequency


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References

49. Bukstein O. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults: Epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, course, assessment, and diagnosis. UpToDate. April 2018. Available at https://www.uptodate.com/contents/attention-deficithyperactivity-disorder-in-adults-epidemiology-pathogenesis-clinical-featurescourse-assessment-and-diagnosis/print?search=adhd%20screening%20tool&source=search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=1.