ChecklistUsing the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) in Therapy or Treatment Planning
TL;DR: The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS), developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with ADHD specialists, psychiatrists, and researchers, is an 18-item tool designed to identify ADHD symptoms in adults. Recognizing that ADHD manifests differently in adults than in children, the ASRS uses language tailored to adult experiences, aligning with DSM-IV criteria to reflect how symptoms appear in daily life.
The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS), developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with ADHD specialists, psychiatrists, and researchers, is an 18-item tool designed to identify ADHD symptoms in adults. Recognizing that ADHD manifests differently in adults than in children, the ASRS uses language tailored to adult experiences, aligning with DSM-IV criteria to reflect how symptoms appear in daily life.