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Welcome to the ADHD Self-Assessment Quiz for Children

This quiz is designed to help parents and caregivers reflect on a child’s everyday behaviours, habits, and experiences. By answering the questions honestly, you’ll receive instant insights that may highlight ADHD-like traits and suggest which traits of ADHD your child may relate to.

This quiz can be completed together with your child, or by the parent alone, depending on the child’s age and understanding.

How it works:

Read each question and think about how often it applies to your child.
Choose the answer that best matches your child’s usual behavior.
At the end, you’ll receive results straight away.

Important Disclaimer:

This quiz is not a medical diagnosis. It is a self-reflection and awareness tool only. ADHD can only be diagnosed by a qualified healthcare professional. If the results suggest ADHD may be present, we strongly encourage you to speak with your GP, pediatrician, psychiatrist, or licensed specialist for a full assessment.

Take your time, answer thoughtfully, and use this as a starting point for understanding and supporting your child.

1/35. You’re talking to someone, and a fun idea pops into your head. Do you say it right away or wait?

Deselect Answer

Never: I always wait my turn.

Rarely: I usually wait, but sometimes I blurt it out.

Sometimes: It depends on how excited I am.

Often: I sometimes can’t hold it in.

Always: I say it right away every time.

None

2/35. You’re doing something important, but a noise or movement catches your attention. Do you get distracted?

Deselect Answer

Never: I can stay focused easily.

Rarely: I get distracted sometimes, but I get back to it.

Sometimes: I get distracted more often than I want.

Often: Once I’m distracted, it’s hard to focus again.

Always: Everything around me makes me lose focus.

None

3/35. You’re sitting quietly, but you feel restless. Do you start tapping, moving, or fidgeting?

Deselect Answer

Never: I can sit still easily.

Rarely: I move a little.

Sometimes: I fidget without thinking.

Often: I often feel like I need to move.

Always: I can’t sit still at all.

None

4/35. You have a big task, but instead, you do smaller, easier things. Does this happen?

Deselect Answer

Never: I finish my tasks in order.

Rarely: I get side-tracked, but I come back.

Sometimes: I do easier things first.

Often: I wait until I really have to do the big task.

Always: I have a hard time starting big tasks.

None

5/35. You're in a class, but the topic isn’t interesting. Do you daydream or zone out?

Deselect Answer

Never: I pay attention no matter what.

Rarely: I drift off sometimes, but I notice it.

Sometimes: My mind wanders more than I want.

Often: I miss a lot of what’s happening.

Always: I only pay attention if it’s really interesting to me.

None

6/35. You’re standing in line in the canteen or waiting in line to go out to the school yard and feel like talking to the person in front. Do you start talking?

Deselect Answer

Never: I keep to myself.

Rarely: I talk only if something interesting happens.

Sometimes: I might talk if I’m in the mood.

Often: I talk to people around me a lot.

Always: I start talking to anyone anytime.

None

7/35. You’re playing a game with friends, and it’s not your turn. Do you wait patiently?

Deselect Answer

Never: I wait my turn easily.

Rarely: I get a little impatient.

Sometimes: I sometimes jump in without thinking.

Often: It’s really hard to wait.

Always: I interrupt all the time.

None

8/35. You go to get something in a room but forget what it was. How often does this happen?

Deselect Answer

Never: I always remember.

Rarely: It happens.

Sometimes: I forget a few times a week.

Often: I forget a lot and have to go back.

Always: I forget everything all the time.

None

9/35. You start talking, but someone interrupts you. Do you forget what you wanted to say?

Deselect Answer

Never: I remember every time.

Rarely: I forget a little, but I remember fast.

Sometimes: I lose my thought more often than I want.

Often: If interrupted, I forget.

Always: I never remember after being interrupted.

None

10/35. You watch TV, and talk to someone at the same time. Does this feel normal?

Deselect Answer

Never: I like doing one thing at a time.

Rarely: I rarely multitask

Sometimes: I try it.

Often: I juggle many things at once often.

Always: I need to do many things at the same time.

None

11/35. You’ve been asked to get a few things from the bedroom. How often do you come back out and realize you forgot something?

Deselect Answer

Never – I always get everything I need.

Rarely – I forget something only sometimes.

Sometimes – I forget at least one thing if I don’t have a list.

Often – I forget things even if I have a list.

Always – I come back without the things I went to get.

None

12/35. You put your game down somewhere, and now you can’t find it. How often does this happen?

Deselect Answer

Never – I always know where my things are.

Rarely – I lose things sometimes but find them quickly.

Sometimes – I spend a lot of time looking for lost things.

Often – I lose my games so much I need a tracker.

Always – If it’s not on me, it’s lost.

None

13/35. You start reading a book or watching a movie, but lose interest halfway through. Does this happen to you?

Deselect Answer

Never – I always finish what I start.

Rarely – I lose interest only if it’s really boring.

Sometimes – It happens more than I like.

Often – I start many books/shows but rarely finish them.

Always – I have lots of unfinished books and shows.

None

14/35. You listen to someone giving instructions, but your mind wanders. Do you have trouble following the instructions?

Deselect Answer

Never – I follow instructions perfectly.

Rarely – I miss little details but understand the main idea.

Sometimes – I often need someone to explain again.

Often – I forget what was said.

Always – By the end, I don’t know what to do.

None

15/35. Do you ever plan to finish something today, but your brain takes you on lots of adventures instead?

Deselect Answer

Never – I finish it every time

Rarely – I usually finish it, but sometimes I forget

Sometimes – I start it, but don’t always finish

Often – I forget or run out of time a lot

Always – Oops! I almost never finish it

None

16/35 You have a favourite toy or treasure. You put it in a “super safe” place so you won’t lose it. Later on… can you remember where it is?

Deselect Answer

Never – I always remember my super safe places

Rarely – I sometimes forget where I put things

Sometimes – I forget quite a lot where I put things

Often – My safe places turn into magic disappearing spots

Always – I lose things even when I know I put them somewhere safe

None

17/35. You walk into a room because you had a SUPER important idea… but then your brain goes poof! 🫧 Does this happen to you?

Deselect Answer

Never – My brain remembers the mission every time

Rarely – It happens once in a blue moon

Sometimes – I forget and have to walk back to remember

Often – My idea runs away a lot

Always – I forget as soon as I walk in the room

None

18/35. You’re building a LEGO house and someone says, “It’s finished!” 🏠 But your brain keeps shouting, “One more piece! One more idea!” Is it hard for you to stop building?

Deselect Answer

Never – I’m happy when it’s finished and stop building.

Rarely – I add one tiny thing, then I stop.

Rarely – I add one tiny thing, then I stop.

Often – I keep rebuilding even when it already looks great.

Always – I can’t stop adding pieces, my brain has endless ideas!

None

19/35. You have a super important magic potion recipe you follow every day. What happens if someone swaps an ingredient or changes your steps?

Deselect Answer

Never – I can make my potion even if things are different.

Rarely – Small changes don’t bother me.

Sometimes – I feel a bit wobbly but can still make it.

Often – Changes make my potion go all wrong.

Always – If anything changes, my potion is ruined.

None

20/35. You’re about to start building a magical castle, spaceship, or secret fort. Do you worry too much about things going wrong?

Deselect Answer

Never – I dive in and start building right away!

Rarely – I think a little but still begin.

Sometimes – I get stuck planning and take a bit to start.

Often – I plan so much I hardly ever start.

Always – I don’t even start because I worry too much.

None

21/35. You have a bunch of awesome ideas—like drawing, building, or making a game—but it’s tricky to pick one or finish it. Does this happen to you?

Deselect Answer

Never – I pick one and finish it every time!

Rarely – I get distracted sometimes but usually finish.

Sometimes – I bounce between lots of ideas.

Often – I start many things but leave them unfinished.

Always – I have tons of half-done projects everywhere!

None

22/35. You’re having a normal day, then suddenly your feelings flip—like a light switch turning on. Does this happen to you?

Deselect Answer

Never – My feelings stay calm and steady.

Rarely – My feelings change once in a while.

Sometimes – My feelings change quickly sometimes.

Often – Small things can make big feelings pop out.

Always – I go from calm to very upset super fast.

None

23/35. You’re at a super noisy, busy place—like a party, a fair, or a big game. How often does it feel like too much for your brain?

Deselect Answer

Never – I love all the noise and hustle!

Rarely – Only the really loud stuff bothers me.

Sometimes – Too much noise makes me tired or fidgety.

Often – Crowds and noise make me want to hide.

Always – I need to leave or take a quiet break right away.

None

24/35. You’re having a disagreement or argument with one of your parent or guardian, and your temper flares before you think. How often does this happen?

Deselect Answer

Never – I stay cool like a superhero.

Rarely – I get a little upset but can calm down.

Sometimes – I sometimes lose my cool.

Often – I shout or snap before thinking.

Always – I blow up fast and feel sorry afterwards.

None

25/35. It’s the weekend or a day off from school, but you still feel fidgety or can’t relax. How often does this happen?

Deselect Answer

Never – I can chill and enjoy my day.

Rarely – Sometimes I can’t fully relax.

Sometimes – I feel like I should be doing something.

Often – Just relaxing feels really tricky.

Always – I feel guilty or restless even on my day off.

None

26/35. You’re at home with nothing planned. How does it usually feel?

Deselect Answer

Never – I love having free time and just chilling.

Rarely – I get a little bored, but it’s okay.

Sometimes – Quiet days make me feel sluggish or slow.

Often – I feel tired or low-energy when nothing’s happening.

Always – I feel stuck or like I don’t know what to do.

None

27/35. You’re invited to join a game or activity with friends, but you don’t feel like playing. Does this happen to you?

Deselect Answer

Never – I’m excited and join right away.

Rarely – I sometimes feel unsure, but I still play.

Sometimes – I need a little push to join in.

Often – I sit out or skip the game.

Always – I want to play, but I just can’t get myself to.

None

28/35. Someone teases you or makes a small joke about you, and it hurts your feelings more than you expect. Does this happen to you?

Deselect Answer

Never – I can laugh it off.

Rarely – I feel a little upset but get over it quickly.

Sometimes – I think about it and feel hurt.

Often – I take it to heart and can’t stop thinking about it.

Always – Even tiny jokes make me feel really sad.

None

29/35. You’re invited to a birthday party, but you worry you won’t know what to say or do. What do you usually do?

Deselect Answer

Never – I get excited and can’t wait to go.

Rarely – I feel a little nervous but still go.

Sometimes – I think for a while before deciding.

Often – I make up a reason to stay home.

Always – I don’t go because parties feel too tricky.

None

30/35. You’re telling a story, but suddenly the word you want to say disappears from your brain! What usually happens?

Deselect Answer

Never – I always find the word I want.

Rarely – Sometimes I forget, but I fix it quickly.

Sometimes – I forget words a lot, and it’s a bit tricky.

Often – I lose words so much it makes my story stop.

Always – I can’t finish my story because I forget the words.

None

31/35. You’re colouring the same page in a giant colouring book for a long time. How hard is it to keep going?

Deselect Answer

Never – I can colour the whole page without stopping.

Rarely – I get distracted a little, but finish.

Sometimes – I stop and start a few times.

Often – I don’t want to keep colouring because it’s boring.

Always – I put it off as long as I can.

None

32/35. You start watching your favourite cartoon and suddenly realize hours have gone by. Does this happen to you?

Deselect Answer

Never – I watch just one or two episodes.

Rarely – I watch a few more than I planned sometimes.

Sometimes – I lose track of time while watching.

Often – I watch a lot of episodes in one go.

Always – Once I start, I can’t stop watching.

None

33/35. You have homework due soon, but you keep putting it off until the last minute. Does this happen to you?

Deselect Answer

Never – I start my homework early.

Rarely – I wait a little, but still finish on time.

Sometimes – I leave it too late and have to rush.

Often – I always wait until the very last minute.

Always – I only start when there’s almost no time left.

None

34/35. You and your parents planned to go somewhere fun, like the park or zoo, but the plan suddenly changes. How do you feel?

Deselect Answer

Never – I can go with the flow and still have fun.

Rarely – I feel a little disappointed but adjust quickly.

Sometimes – I need some time to get used to the change.

Often – The change makes it hard for me to enjoy the day.

Always – The plan change ruins my whole day.

None

35/35. You’re lying in bed, ready to sleep, but your brain keeps thinking about lots of things. What happens?

Deselect Answer

Never – I fall asleep right away.

Rarely – My brain is busy sometimes, but I sleep soon.

Sometimes – I have to tell my thoughts to calm down.

Often – My brain keeps me awake for a long time.

Always – I can’t stop thinking and can’t sleep.

None

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Thank you for taking the time to fill the assessment out. The answers will be scored and the instant results will be shown after you press the submit button. I will receive the answers in an email and I will be replying to you with the total score and the clear result if you put an email address in. Please note, the email will be arriving from info.lightmyway@gmail.com.

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