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Attention Deficit Disorder/ADD Test

In conjunction with other diagnostic techniques, Daniel G. Amen, MD. (publisher of MindWorks Press) says he "uses the [following] general adult attention deficit deficiency (ADD) checklist to help further define ADD symptoms. No ADD adult has all of the symptoms, but if you notice a strong presence of more than 20 of these symptoms, there is a strong likelihood of ADD." We gratefully acknowledge Dr. Amen for this valuable contribution to One ADD Place.

Pre-Diagnostic Questions

Have you ever been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD or any other psychiatric/ psychological disorder?
No Yes
Do you have any parents, children, or siblings who have ever been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD or any other psychiatric/psychological disorder?
No Yes
Do you use drugs or alcohol excessively?
No Yes
Do you have any parents, children, or siblings who use drugs or alcohol excessively?
No Yes
Do you have any serious problems with your memory?
No Yes
Do you have any parents, children, or siblings who have dementia or serious memory problems?
No Yes
Do you have any parents, children, or siblings who are mentally retarded?
No Yes
Have you ever been diagnosed with a neurological disorder, such as epilepsy?
No Yes
Do you have any chronic health problems?
No Yes
Have you ever had a serious head injury (where you were knocked dizzy or unconscious)?
No Yes

Past History

Key Question History of ADD symptoms in childhood, such as distractibility, short attention span, impulsivity or restlessness. ADD doesn't start at age 30.
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
History of not living up to potential in school or work (report cards with comments such as "not living up to potential")
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
History of frequent behavior problems in school (mostly for males)
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
History of bed wetting past age 5
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Family history of ADD, learning problems, mood disorders or substance abuse problems
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Short Attention Span/Distractibility

Key Question Short attention span, unless very interested in something
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Key Question Easily distracted, tendency to drift away (although at times can be hyper focused)
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Lacks attention to detail, due to distractibility
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Trouble listening carefully to directions
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Frequently misplaces things
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Skips around while reading, or goes to the end first, trouble staying on track
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Difficulty learning new games, because it is hard to stay on track during directions
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Easily distracted during sex, causing frequent breaks or turn-offs during lovemaking
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Poor listening skills
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Tendency to be easily bored (tunes out)
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Restlessness

Restlessness, constant motion, legs moving, fidgetiness
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Has to be moving in order to think
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Trouble sitting still, such as trouble sitting in one place for too long, sitting at a desk job for long periods, sitting through a movie
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
An internal sense of anxiety or nervousness
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Impulsivity

Impulsive, in words and/or actions (spending)
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Say just what comes to mind without considering its impact (tactless)
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Trouble going through established channels, trouble following proper procedure, an attitude of "read the directions when all else fails"
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Impatient, low frustration tolerance
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
A prisoner of the moment
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Frequent traffic violations
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Frequent, impulsive job changes
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Tendency to embarrass others
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Lying or stealing on impulse
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Poor Organization

Poor organization and planning, trouble maintaining an organized work/living area
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Chronically late or chronically in a hurry
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Often have piles of stuff
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Easily overwhelmed by tasks of daily living
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Poor financial management (late bills, check book a mess, spending unnecessary money on late fees)
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Some adults with ADD are very successful, but often only if they are surrounded with people who organize them.
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Problems Getting Started and Following Through

Chronic procrastination or trouble getting started
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Starting projects but not finishing them, poor follow through
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Enthusiastic beginnings but poor endings
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Spends excessive time at work because of inefficiencies
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Inconsistent work performance
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Negative Internal Feelings

Chronic sense of underachievement, feeling you should be much further along in your life than you are
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Chronic problems with self-esteem
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Sense of impending doom
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Mood swings
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Negativity
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Frequent feeling of demoralization or that things won't work out for you
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Relational Difficulties

Trouble sustaining friendships or intimate relationships, promiscuity
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Trouble with intimacy
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Tendency to be immature
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Self-centered; immature interests
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Failure to see others' needs or activities as important
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Lack of talking in a relationship
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Verbally abusive to others
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Proneness to hysterical outburst
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Avoids group activities
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Trouble with authority
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Short Fuse

Quick responses to slights that are real or imagined
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Rage outbursts, short fuse
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Frequent Search For High Stimulation

Frequent search for high stimulation (bungee jumping, gambling, race track, high stress jobs, ER doctors, doing many things at once, etc.)
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Tendency to seek conflict, be argumentative or to start disagreements for the fun of it
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Tendency To Get Stuck (thoughts or behaviors)

Tendency to worry needlessly and endlessly
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Tendency toward addictions (food, alcohol, drugs, work)
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Switches Things Around

Switches around numbers, letters or words
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Turn words around in conversations
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Writing/Fine Motor Coordination Difficulties

Poor writing skills (hard to get information from brain to pen)
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Poor handwriting, often prints
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Coordination difficulties
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

The Harder I Try The Worse It Gets

Performance becomes worse under pressure.
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Test anxiety, or during tests your mind tends to go blank
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
The harder you try, the worse it gets
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Work or schoolwork deteriorates under pressure
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Tendency to turn off or become stuck when asked questions in social situations
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Falls asleep or becomes tired while reading
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Sleep/Wake Difficulties

Difficulties falling asleep, may be due to too many thoughts at night
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Difficulty coming awake (may need coffee or other stimulant or activity before feeling fully awake)
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Low Energy

Periods of low energy, especially early in the morning and in the afternoon
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Frequently feeling tired
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently

Sensitive To Noise Or Touch

Startles easily
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
Sensitive to touch, clothes, noise and light
Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Very Frequently
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