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Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS)

Adult ADHD Screening Tool

Adult ADHD Screening Tool

The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) is an 18-question validated screening tool based on DSM-IV-TR criteria, including a core 6-question screener most predictive of ADHD symptoms. Widely used in primary care and behavioral health, the ASRS helps clinicians identify adults who may be experiencing attention, impulsivity, and other symptoms consistent with ADHD.

Delivered digitally through the BrainCheck platform, the ASRS supports efficient adult ADHD screening and can be combined with executive function testing to support comprehensive cognitive and behavioral evaluations.

Benefits include:

  • Validated 18-question ADHD screener with a core 6-item subscale most predictive of diagnosis.
  • Digital self-administration reduces clinician burden and supports efficient primary care workflows.
  • Structured scoring supports referral decisions and diagnostic workup planning.
  • Combinable with executive function testing for comprehensive cognitive and behavioral assessment.

 

What the ASRS Assesses 


Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity symptoms consistent with adult ADHD.


Executive functioning deficits and their functional impact on daily life.


Core and extended ADHD symptom domains across the full 18-item scale.

Common Clinical Use Cases

  • Adult ADHD screening in primary care and behavioral health settings.
  • Diagnostic support and referral decision-making for ADHD evaluation.
  • Monitoring symptom changes over time and tracking response to interventions.
  • Supporting executive function assessment workflows in cognitive care settings.

On the BrainCheck Platform

  • Fully digital, patient self-administered on tablets or computers.
  • Structured scoring with longitudinal tracking across visits.
  • Supports adult cognitive and behavioral assessment workflows within BrainCheck.
  • Useful in combination with executive function testing for comprehensive evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key things to know about the ASRS

What is the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS)?

The ASRS is a validated screening tool used to identify attention, impulsivity, and executive functioning symptoms consistent with adult ADHD. It includes a core 6-question screener and an extended 18-item scale.

Is the ASRS used to diagnose ADHD?

No. The ASRS is a screening instrument, not a diagnostic test. Results help clinicians identify patients who may require further evaluation or referral.

What symptoms does the ASRS assess?

The ASRS evaluates inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and executive functioning symptoms, as well as their functional impact on daily life.

In what settings is the ASRS commonly used?

The ASRS is commonly used in primary care and behavioral health settings as part of adult ADHD screening, diagnostic support, and referral workflows.

How does administering the ASRS through BrainCheck support clinical care?

Delivered digitally through BrainCheck, the ASRS offers structured scoring, easy administration, and longitudinal tracking, and can be combined with executive function testing to support comprehensive cognitive and behavioral workflows.

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