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Adult ADHD Self-Report Screener (ASRS v1.1 Part A)

Identify, monitor, and manage symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults with this self-report checklist in Creyos Health

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Benefits for Healthcare Providers

Administer the ASRS Part A in Creyos Health on its own or as part of the Creyos ADHD-focused protocol to help identify and understand ADHD symptoms in adult patients.

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Enhance ADHD Care With Digitally Delivered Assessments

Administer the ASRS Part A in-clinic or remotely to increase access to care. Pair with web-based cognitive testing for a more complete picture of patient health.

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Save Time With Instantly Scored Reports

Reduce administration and scoring time with instantly generated, easy-to-interpret reports to spend more time focused on patients.

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Screen and Monitor For Confident Decision-Making

Quickly identify attention-related concerns and track changes over time with validated tools to support data-driven care.


An Estimated 5% of Adults Have ADHD—But Less Than 20% of Those Affected Have Been Diagnosed

The ASRS Part A is a quick, validated screener designed to help identify adult ADHD. Available as a standalone digitally-delivered tool or as part of the ADHD-focused protocol on the Creyos platform, it pairs self-reported symptom information with objective cognitive testing for a more complete view of ADHD-related functioning. Learn more about digital delivery and web-based ADHD assessment by speaking with a product specialist.

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ADHD Affects Lifelong Executive Function—Even into Adulthood

Approximately 50% of individuals diagnosed with ADHD in childhood continue to experience related symptoms into adulthood. Many more struggle with the condition without formal diagnosis or treatment, leading to cognitive deficits in areas related to executive functions, such as planning, organizing, decision-making, and self-control. These impairments can have far-reaching consequences, affecting education, career paths, relationships, and overall well-being. 

The first step toward helping people with ADHD to be successful academically, professionally, and personally is accurate detection, laying the foundation for targeted support and effective treatment.

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2024

Preview the Creyos ASRS Part A Sample Report

The ASRS Part A screener, available for digital administration through Creyos, consists of the first six questions most predictive of adult ADHD, based on diagnostic criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

When administered alongside measures of cognitive performance, it allows clinicians to:

  • Efficiently screen for adult ADHD-related symptoms and track changes over time, in-person or remotely
  • Quickly gain access to results with instantly scored and easy-to-interpret reports
  • Complement cognitive assessment results to form a more complete picture of patient functioning over time

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Understanding Mental Health Impacts of ADHD

Attentional difficulties that arise or persist into adulthood are associated with a wide range of outcomes that cause challenges in day-to-day life, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, learning disabilities, and career difficulties.

Source: Uchida et al., 2015

How to Use the ASRS Part A as Part of the Creyos ADHD-Focused Protocol

Step 1: Explain the Screener

The purpose of the ASRS Part A screener is to help identify ADHD symptoms in adults.

Step 2: Administer the Screener

The ASRS Part A screener contains six questions related to symptoms consistent with ADHD. It can be administered in-clinic through the Creyos Health platform or remotely through a personalized assessment link.

Step 3: Review Results

ASRS Part A scores are instantly tabulated and laid out in an easy-to-interpret report.

Step 4: Compare With Cognitive Results

When administered as part of the Creyos ADHD protocol, objective cognitive testing is bundled with self-reported symptoms from the ASRS Part A. Comparing the results can help build a more comprehensive understanding of a patient's functioning.

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Simplify Patient ADHD Assessments with Creyos Health

Administer the ASRS Part A, digitized behavioral health questionnaires, and online cognitive tasks—all in one place.

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Frequently asked questions

What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Where did the ASRS Part A assessment come from?

The ASRS Part A was developed as part of the ASRS v1.1 by ADHD researchers in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2005. It was designed to screen for ADHD in adults using six questions found to be most predictive of adult ADHD, based on DSM diagnostic criteria.

Who uses the ASRS Part A assessment?

Evaluating ADHD symptoms is not exclusively for healthcare providers focusing directly on ADHD treatment, such as primary care providers and paediatricians. 

Many healthcare providers like Given the prevalence of mental health comorbidities with ADHD, practitioners such as psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, neurologists, addiction specialists, and occupational therapists may find value in measuring adult ADHD in order to better explain and treat comorbid disorders.

How is the ASRS Part A scored?

The ASRS Part A screener is a self-report checklist that contains six questions that help to identify core symptoms related to ADHD, with each rated on a scale of "never" to "very often.” Higher scores indicate a greater possibility of ADHD diagnosis and should be paired with additional assessments: questionnaires, cognitive tasks, and clinical interviews to inform diagnosis.

How does administration and scoring of the Creyos ADHD-focused assessment work?

The ASRS Part A can be administered on its own or as part of the ADHD condition-focused protocol for a robust assessment that combines age-appropriate questionnaires and cognitive performance measures. The results are automatically assembled in a complete report to indicate 14 objective markers of ADHD in addition to the ASRS Part A screener results.


When a patient completes the ADHD-focused protocol, providers get immediate insights through easy-to-read reports that combine questionnaire data with cognitive test results for a full picture of patient brain health. Creyos can also integrate with a variety of EHRs to automatically collect, score, and organize results from each questionnaire and assessment in a patient’s existing chart.

Which behaviors does the ASRS Part A evaluate?

The ASRS assessment evaluates behaviors related to ADHD, including inattention (difficulty focusing, staying organized, and following through on tasks), hyperactivity (excessive energy, restlessness, and fidgeting), and impulsivity (acting without thinking, interrupting others, and difficulty waiting).

How can the ASRS Part A screener support patients?

The ASRS Part A should be used as a screening tool to assist primary care providers or mental health professionals in understanding symptoms of attentional difficulties and monitoring symptoms over time. It is part of the Creyos ADHD Condition-Focused Protocol, designed to give providers confidence in accurately diagnosing ADHD. Any conclusions drawn from the ASRS Part A should be paired with further assessment, such as clinical interviews and observations, additional mental health examinations or assessments, and evaluations of the patient’s level of distress, functional impairment, and/or family history.

What can the ASRS Part A not do?

While higher scores are correlated with a diagnosis of ADHD, the ASRS Part A is not a diagnostic tool on its own. It is a screener that helps to identify and evaluate adult ADHD based on self-reported symptoms.

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