Brief Description
The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale - Screener (ASRS - Screener) is a self-report measure that screens for symptoms of ADHD. The screener is a shortened version of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale V1.1 (ASRS V1.1), which is an 18-item self-report questionnaire that serves as both a screener and symptom monitoring tool. The ASRS was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and adapted from the ADHD section of the DSM-IV-TR. The shortened six item ASRS - Screener includes the questions that are the most predictive of ADHD from the 18-item ASRS.
Assessment Administration Type
Adult Self-Report
Number of questions
6
Age Range for Administration
18+
Recommended Frequency of Administration
Every six months, or as clinically indicated.
Summary of Scoring and Interpretations
Respondents rate how often they experience the ADHD symptoms listed (e.g., “How often do you have problems remembering appointments or obligations?”) on a scale from “Never” to “Very Often” over the last 6 months.
For questions 1-3, response options of “Sometimes,” “Often,” and “Very often” result in scores of 1, whereas responses of “Never” or “Rarely” are scored as 0.
For questions 4-6, response options of “Often,” and “Very often” result in scores of 1, whereas responses of “Never,” “Rarely,” or “Sometimes” are scored as 0.
The total score ranges from 0-6; a score of 4 or more indicates a positive screen for ADHD, suggesting further evaluation of ADHD symptoms is appropriate.
Blueprint Adjustments
Due to platform scoring capabilities at this time, Blueprint has coded responses using a 0.01 decimal system. Thus, 0.01/0.02/0.03 all equate to a “0” value response and 1.01/1.02/1.03 all equate to a “1” value response.
Clinical Considerations
Estimated completion time: 2-3 minutes.
Research suggests that the symptoms of ADHD can persist into adulthood, having a significant impact on relationships, careers, and the personal safety of those who experience it. Many people who have it do not receive appropriate treatment; part of the problem is that it can be difficult to diagnose, particularly in adults.
To make a diagnosis of ADHD, we recommend that you assess the presence of these symptoms or similar symptoms in childhood. Adults who have ADHD need not have been formally diagnosed in childhood. In evaluating a patient’s history, look for evidence of early-appearing and long-standing problems with attention or self-control. Some significant symptoms should have been present in childhood, such as appearing forgetful or making careless mistakes, but full symptomatology is not necessary.
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