Does My Child Show Signs of ADHD?

This test covers attention, concentration, memory, organization, perseverance, avoidance, tension, frustration, listening, urges, boundaries, conflict, work, commitments and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Attention If your child seems to be "daydreaming" even when spoken to directly. If your child stays absorbed in what they are doing despite noises or movements around them. Concentration If your child struggles to stay focused during meals or family activities. If your child stays focused on a task for a duration appropriate to their age. Memory If your child frequently forgets things in daily activities. If your child takes in an instruction the first time it is given. Organization If your child struggles to organize their belongings or school supplies. If your child keeps track of the items needed for activities (notebooks, toys, clothing) without losing them. Perseverance If your child moves from one activity to another without finishing them. If your child finishes their homework on their own, without constant supervision. Avoidance If your child avoids or is reluctant to do tasks that require sustained mental effort. If your child goes to school without reluctance or apprehension. Tension If your child constantly fidgets with hands or feet, or squirms in their seat. If your child sits still without difficulty when the situation requires it (meals, class, car rides). Frustration If your child seems agitated as soon as they're asked to wait. If your child waits their turn without difficulty in a game or a line. Listening If your child struggles to wait their turn in conversations or games. If your child lets others finish what they are saying or doing (conversations, games, activities). Urges If your child acts before thinking about the consequences of their actions. If your child takes the time to weigh the risks before deciding. Boundaries If your child intrudes on others' games or activities without being invited. If your child talks little, leaving room for others. Conflict If your child easily argues with siblings or peers due to impulsivity. If your child thinks about what they say before speaking, so as not to hurt anyone. Work If your child's school results are below what their abilities would suggest. If your child completes the same tasks as their peers in the same time and with the same help. Commitments If homework is a recurring source of tension. If your child meets school deadlines (assignments, tests). Readiness to change If what you observe in your child regarding their attention and behavior has a real impact on your family life. If you believe you are able to support your child through this change.