The ADHDx screener will not be a diagnosis of ADHD, but it can indicate your likelihood of having ADHD. Whatever your result—whether it shows a likelihood of ADHD or not—you might be feeling a mix of surprise, concern, or maybe even a bit of acknowledgment or relief.

Just know, you’re not alone in this. ADHD can come with its own set of challenges, but it also brings many strengths, and millions of people are navigating this path, too.

Where to go next? There are plenty of support options out there. Talking to a medical professional can be a great place to start; they can help you make sense of things and figure out the best steps forward for you.

ADHD is a real, neurological condition - a naturally occurring difference that lasts a lifetime. It is often an underlying factor in conditions like depression and anxiety and can also be masked by menopause symptoms, personality disorders, or substance use and addiction. Its core symptoms typically include impulsivity, difficulties with self-regulation, and lower self-control—traits that can overlap with or mimic other issues, making ADHD harder to identify.

In everyday life this might look like:

• Difficulty concentrating on boring, repetitive, or challenging tasks, but intense focus on preferred activities
• Trouble organising or completing tasks, especially when they involve multiple steps or lack a clear goal
• Frequently misplacing items or leaving things out in visible places
• Regular lateness, frequent absences from work, school or social activities
• Sudden emotional outbursts, such as anger or crying, which may sometimes be forgotten or denied
• Struggles with either staying still or finding motivation to get moving
• Heightened sensitivity to certain sounds, lights, textures, or environments
• Strong reactions to perceived criticism, instructions, or authority

What ADHD is not:

It is not a behaviour choice, and the symptoms are too consistent across different groups to be the result of upbringing, personal choices, or background. ADHD is lifelong, but it's not always a problem. The more we understand it, the more we can use its unique strengths. Sometimes, the very things that make ADHD tough can also make life easier and more enjoyable.

Because we want more people to truly understand ADHD. We believe everyone deserves the best chance to make the most of having ADHD in their life.

ADHD is known to have a significant impact on health, education, employment, incarceration and homelessness. The insights we gather will fuel real conversations with government and organisations, helping to shape better support for people with ADHD. Right now, the only data they have is that about 5% of the population may have ADHD—there’s so much more to know, and we can do better than that.

We believe everyone with ADHD deserves an equal chance to feel valued, capable, and able to enjoy life. We know the struggle, and our mission is about getting more support and making that support easier to get. 

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