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    ADHD Symptom Checklist for Teens

    Free online adhd symptom checklist for teens to help you check for signs of ADHD quickly and easily. No registration required, instant results, and completely free to use.

    This is not a diagnostic tool. It is intended for informational purposes only. A comprehensive evaluation by a qualified professional is necessary for an accurate diagnosis.

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    Part 1: Inattention

    Think about how often each statement has applied to you over the last 6 months.

    Q1. Makes careless mistakes or misses details in schoolwork or other activities.
    Q2. Has trouble staying focused during homework, lectures, or reading.
    Q3. Seems to not listen when spoken to directly, even when there’s no obvious distraction.
    Q4. Starts schoolwork, chores, or tasks but doesn’t finish them.
    Q5. Struggles to organize tasks, assignments, or belongings.
    Q6. Avoids or dreads tasks that require sitting still and concentrating for a long time.
    Q7. Loses things needed for tasks, like school supplies, phone, keys, or glasses.
    Q8. Gets distracted easily by noises, thoughts, or things happening nearby.
    Q9. Forgets daily responsibilities, like chores, homework, or replying to messages.

    Part 2: Hyperactivity / Impulsivity

    Continue rating how often each statement has applied to you over the last 6 months.

    Q10. Fidgets, taps hands or feet, or squirms while seated.
    Q11. Gets up or leaves their seat when staying seated is expected.
    Q12. Feels restless or has the urge to move, even in calm settings.
    Q13. Has difficulty doing quiet activities like reading or relaxing.
    Q14. Seems to be constantly "on the go," as if driven by a motor.
    Q15. Talks more than others in social or classroom situations.
    Q16. Blurts out answers or comments before a question or thought is finished.
    Q17. Has trouble waiting their turn in conversations, games, or lines.
    Q18. Interrupts or intrudes on other people’s conversations or activities.

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    How It Works

    A quick, DSM-5 informed self-check designed for teens and the parents who support them.

    1

    Answer 18 Questions

    Rate how often 18 statements based on DSM-5 ADHD criteria apply to you, covering both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms.

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    Get Instant Sub-Scores

    Our tool instantly calculates separate scores for inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, showing your indication level for each area.

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    Review Results & Next Steps

    See a supportive interpretation of your results and connect with California Teen Center specialists for a confidential professional evaluation.

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