If you've been watching your child struggle to sit still, focus, or follow through on things, and wondering whether it's more than just being a kid, you're not alone in asking that question. This free test won't give you a diagnosis, but it can help you understand what you're seeing, and whether it's worth taking further.
It takes just a few minutes, and it's designed to be filled in by you, based on what you've noticed at home and at school.
This test is based on the same criteria used in NHS assessments, and is designed for parents to complete about a child aged 6-17. It looks at attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, the full range of how ADHD can show up, not just the obvious signs.
This test can't diagnose ADHD, and it's not a substitute for a full assessment. What it can do is give you a clearer sense of whether what you're seeing is worth exploring further, and if it is, we'll talk you through what that would involve.
Internationally recognised: the ADHD Test is recognised by the National Institutes of Health.
Validated and used in NHS assessment pathways: built on the same research and criteria clinicians use, so the results reflect real, well-studied patterns rather than guesswork.
Comprehensive: looks at hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention, the full range of how ADHD can show up, not just the obvious signs.
This test can't diagnose ADHD, and it's not a substitute for a full assessment. What it can do is give you a clearer sense of whether what you're seeing is worth exploring further, and if it is, we'll talk you through what that would involve.
A common misconception is that ADHD always looks like hyperactivity. It doesn't. ADHD shows up in three main ways, and children often show a mix of them:
These signs can also come from other things entirely, tiredness, anxiety, a change at home, or simply how a child's personality shows up day to day. That's exactly why a proper assessment matters: it's not just about matching a checklist, it's about understanding your child's whole picture.
ADHD doesn't just disappear with age. Left unaddressed, it can carry on into adulthood, which is exactly why an early, proper diagnosis matters, it gives your child support now, at a stage where it can make the biggest difference.
It's also common for a child to hold things together at school, only for everything you're describing to show up at home. Teachers see a classroom; you see bedtime, homework, mornings, the moments where the effort of holding it together runs out. If a school report doesn't match what you're seeing, that doesn't mean you're wrong, it often just means your child is masking, and it's something we take seriously as part of a proper assessment.
With the right diagnosis and support, most children with ADHD go on to thrive, at school, at home, and everywhere in between.
If you've been told "we don't see that here" by a teacher, or a school report reads quite differently to the child you know at home, that's a genuinely common and difficult position to be in. Many children with ADHD hold things together in the structured environment of a classroom, and let go once they're home, where it's safe to. It's called masking, and it's one of the most common reasons ADHD gets missed or delayed, especially in girls, and especially in children who are naturally quiet or eager to please.
For a formal diagnosis, NHS and NICE guidance require that symptoms are seen in more than one setting, one of which must be school. This is why school input matters: even a child who manages well in the classroom may be masking, and a report that says "no concerns" can affect whether a diagnosis can be made at all. It's worth knowing this before your assessment begins, so you can speak to the school in good time if you think their report may not reflect what you're seeing.
These conditions are screened for in all our standard assessments ensuring a comprehensive assessment of a child’s mental state.
If you'd like to talk through what you're seeing, or just want a clearer sense of what an assessment would involve, a free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure way to start. No commitment, just a chance to ask questions and get straight answers.
Our assessment process, led by experienced Consultant Psychiatrists, follows the same steps as an NHS assessment, without the wait. Here's what to expect:
Many families come to us after being told an NHS ADHD assessment could take months, sometimes years, to reach. A private Child ADHD Assessment with us costs £1,395, and includes a clinical interview with a Consultant Child Psychiatrist, standardised questionnaires for both you and your child's school, and a feedback session to talk through the results. Assessments and reports are typically completed within 4 weeks, provided questionnaires are returned on time.
If you've noticed your child struggling with focus, sitting still, or following instructions, this test can help you understand whether ADHD might explain what you're seeing. It's not a diagnosis, but it's a useful, evidence-based starting point if you're deciding whether to look into things further.
You'll answer a short set of questions about your child's behaviour, covering attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, based on what you've noticed at home and school. You'll get your results straight away.
We prioritise the confidentiality of your personal information. Our secure platform employs the latest security measures to ensure that your data remains private and protected.
Your results will show whether your child's answers suggest ADHD traits worth exploring further. If they do, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation to talk through what a full assessment would involve.
This test is a screening tool, not a diagnosis, so it can't tell you for certain whether your child has ADHD. What it can do is help you understand whether the signs you're seeing are worth exploring further. If they are, the next step is usually a free 15-minute consultation, where we can talk through whether a full assessment makes sense for your child.
Up to 10 minutes to complete, with your results available straight away.
No, our Online ADHD Test is provided as a complimentary service. You are also welcome to follow-up your test by booking a free 15-minute consultation with one of our experienced clinicians.
Common signs include difficulty focusing or sitting still, forgetting instructions, acting without thinking, and struggling to wait their turn. Every child shows it differently, so it's less about matching a checklist and more about whether it's genuinely affecting their day-to-day life.
ADHD and autism can look similar in some ways, and some children have both. Our assessment process considers this, and if autism seems more likely, or a combined picture, we'll talk you through what that means and what the right next step looks like.
Yes, this test is designed for ages 6 to 17, so it works for teenagers as well as younger children. ADHD can look different in teens, often showing up as disorganisation, trouble with schoolwork, or difficulty with friendships, rather than obvious hyperactivity. This is also true for teenage girls, where ADHD is especially likely to be missed since it can look more like anxiety or daydreaming than the more commonly recognised signs.
A no-diagnosis result isn't a dead end. You'll be offered an aftercare call to talk through what the assessment found and what support options are available, and if the psychiatrist thinks something else might explain what you're seeing, that will be outlined in the report along with suggested next steps. We also offer coaching and therapy sessions, which can be genuinely helpful regardless of the outcome.
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