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Online ADHD test: what to expect?

No online test can diagnose ADHD. What does exist are screening questionnaires that help estimate whether further investigation is worthwhile. On this page you will find out what such a screening involves and how the diagnostic process at AvondFocus works.

Screening

An ADHD screening is a standardised questionnaire that asks you to rate the extent to which you experience attention difficulties, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Well-known examples include the CAARS-S:S (Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scales) and the ASRS-v1.1 (WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale).

Such a questionnaire provides an indication — not a diagnosis. A high score means your symptom pattern aligns with ADHD symptoms; a low score does not rule out ADHD. Both outcomes require interpretation by a clinical professional who knows your full medical history.

What online tests can do: they help you articulate what you are experiencing, and they can start the conversation with your GP or treating clinician. That is valuable — as long as you do not treat the result as definitive.

Diagnostic process

Intake

In an initial session we map out your complaints, your question for help and your personal situation. You tell us what you experience daily and what you expect from assessment.

Clinical interview

Through targeted conversations and standardised questionnaires we map your symptom pattern in detail, including its course over time and functioning across different life domains.

Collateral history

Someone close to you (a partner, family member or friend) completes a questionnaire about your behaviour. This provides an additional perspective that is essential for a reliable diagnosis.

Feedback session

After the assessment you receive a written report with findings and conclusions. During a feedback session we discuss the outcomes and possible next steps.

Frequently asked questions

Online screening questionnaires — such as the Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS) or the WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) — are not diagnostic instruments. They measure whether your symptom pattern aligns with ADHD symptoms, but a diagnosis always requires clinical assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.
Yes, for insured specialist mental-health care a referral letter from your GP is required. The referral letter describes your complaint and the request for diagnostics or treatment within specialised mental healthcare.
The diagnostic process typically consists of an intake interview, one or more clinical interviews, completing standardised questionnaires, and a collateral history (information from someone close to you). The total duration depends on waiting times and your availability, but averages four to eight weeks after the process begins.
ADHD diagnostics may be insured specialist mental-health care when there is a valid referral, suitable care need and insured indication. Reimbursement depends on your policy and deductible. See our fees page for current information.

Related information

ADHD in adults → Treatment offering → Fees →