Important: This page is an educational screening-style calculator, not a diagnosis tool. Use it to organize observations and prepare for a clinician conversation.
This version is intended for adults. It looks at the past six months and works best when answered honestly and in context.
Calculator Form
Example Data Table
| Case | Age | Responses (Q1-Q6) | Weighted Total | Legacy Positive Count | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample A | 29 | 3, 2, 3, 2, 1, 4 | 15 | 4 | Low positive range |
| Sample B | 38 | 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 2 | 8 | 1 | Low negative range |
Formula Used
- Each answer is converted to points: Never = 0, Rarely = 1, Sometimes = 2, Often = 3, Very Often = 4.
- Weighted Total Score = Q1 + Q2 + Q3 + Q4 + Q5 + Q6.
- Maximum score = 24. Average score = Weighted Total / 6.
- Range bands: 0-9 low negative, 10-13 high negative, 14-17 low positive, 18-24 high positive.
- Legacy Positive Count adds one flag when Q1-Q3 are at least “Sometimes” and Q4-Q6 are at least “Often”.
- Legacy Screen Rule: 4 or more flagged items suggests follow-up may be worthwhile.
This page reports both the weighted score and the older positive-count style result so users can compare summary styles in one place.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the respondent name if you want it shown in exports.
- Add age and assessment date for record keeping.
- Choose one response for each of the six questions.
- Click Calculate Assessment to show the result above the form.
- Review the weighted score, range label, legacy count, and interpretation.
- Use the Plotly graph to see which symptom areas scored highest.
- Download CSV for spreadsheet review or PDF for sharing with a clinician.
- Use results as a conversation starter, not a diagnosis.
FAQs
1. Does this calculator diagnose ADHD?
No. It is a structured self-check. Diagnosis requires a clinician to review history, daily impairment, childhood patterns, and overlapping causes such as sleep issues, anxiety, depression, or substance use.
2. Who should use this version?
This page is designed for adults. If the person is younger than 18, use an age-appropriate assessment path with a qualified clinician, school professional, or pediatric specialist.
3. Why are there two score styles?
The weighted score gives more detail across all answers. The legacy positive-count rule is a simpler screen. Seeing both can help users understand symptom load and the older cutoff method together.
4. What does a positive result mean?
It means your answers fit a screening threshold on this page. It does not prove ADHD. It suggests that a fuller assessment may be worth discussing, especially if symptoms affect work, study, routines, or relationships.
5. What if my score is low but I still struggle?
Low scores do not erase real difficulties. Stress, burnout, sleep loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and medical issues can also affect attention and organization. Persistent impairment still deserves professional review.
6. Why ask about the last six months?
A short time window helps reflect current functioning instead of a single bad week. Clinicians still look beyond this window and examine long-term patterns before making conclusions.
7. Can I save results for later?
Yes. Use the CSV export for data review and the PDF export for a clean summary. Both options are available after you calculate the result.
8. Should I share this result with a doctor?
That is often useful. Bringing a result summary can make appointments more focused. A clinician can compare your responses with history, functioning, and other conditions before deciding next steps.