In my personal opinion I don’t think there is any point in taking part in online questionnaires or survey’s too see whether you have ADD/ADHD, you need to research the symptoms and what to look for to get a better understanding of yourself or your child.
A doctor’s diagnosis after reading this material and coming to your own conclusion would be a great start.
You Or Your Child
Inattention
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Easily distracted and stop what they are doing due to other conversations or their surroundings.
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Finds it difficult to stay attentive during work or activites in school or at home.
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Listening skills seem minimal “goes in 1 ear and out of the other”
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Finds it hard to follow instructions be it at work, school or home.
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Never seems to finish tasks or organize themselves.
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Doesnt enjoy or concentrate long enough to finish “boring tasks” such as homework,essays and other tasks that use maximum brain power.
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Forgets everyday tasks or items they need for the day.
Hyperactivity
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Often fidgets and cannot stay still
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Feels the need to leave the class or move when told to stay seated
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Runs,jumps,climbs when they are meant to be calm or minimal movement.
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They always seem as if they are mid movement or constantly on the go.
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Talks too much to point of being excessive
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Answers questions before they have thought about the correct answer or even before the question has fully been asked.
Other problems and symptoms that can combine themselves with ADD/ADHD are listed below and your doctor will often check for all of these other disorders.
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Learning problems or language problems.
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Mood disorders (depression)
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Anxiety disorders
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Toruettes
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Sleeping patterns and disorders
Doctors use a variety of techniques to establish the “root” of the disorder. These will include questionnaires and other tasks, this allows them to get a better understanding of the individuals needs as more often than not, just seeing the patient for an hour or so will not give them enough time or the correct answers to give a suitable diagnosis.