Sources & Attribution
FreeADHD.com builds on published adult ADHD screening research. Our supplemental questions and AI report are self-authored educational content. Below are our primary sources and references.
Last updated: July 2026
ASRS v1.1 6-Question Screener
The free ADHD test uses the ASRS v1.1 6-Question Screener, developed by the World Health Organization and the Workgroup of Harvard Medical School / NYU Langone. It is used here for educational self-screening with attribution, in accordance with its published terms. The questions, response options, and scoring rules are not modified (electronic formatting only). The ASRS-6 is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument.
Supplemental questions
The supplemental (follow-up) questions are self-authored by FreeADHD.com. They cover life context, daily impact, sleep, stress, and history. They are educational context questions, not clinical diagnostic items, and do not copy ASRS, DSM, or other copyrighted clinical instruments.
AI report
The personalized report is generated by an AI model that explains your structured, self-reported answers. The AI is instructed to use cautious language, to avoid diagnosing, and to avoid recommending medication. The report is educational content reviewed for structure, not a clinical document.
References
• ASRS v1.1 6-Question Screener — NYU Langone Licensing: https://license.tov.med.nyu.edu/product/asrs6Qscreener
• Creating helpful, reliable, people-first content — Google Search Central: https://developers.google.com/search/docs/fundamentals/creating-helpful-content
• Health in personalized advertising — Google Ads Policy: https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/16701855