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Just type ADHD test into a search engine and you will find dozens of online questionnaires. They promise to tell you in a few minutes whether you or your child have ADHD. But are they reliable? Here is what you need to know. Understanding their limitations helps avoid unnecessary worry.
Online tests are often questionnaires based on the criteria for ADHD. They ask questions about attention, restlessness and impulsivity. They remain screening tools.
Some reproduce questionnaires used by professionals, while others are created without any scientific basis.
This topic is covered in more detail on our page Questionnaire de repérage du TDAH.
An online test cannot make a diagnosis of ADHD. Diagnosis requires a clinical examination, interviews, an analysis of the child’s history and the search for other causes. Only a doctor can make this diagnosis.
You will find more details in the article Qui pose le diagnostic du TDAH.
The answers depend on the perception of the person completing the test. Many signs of ADHD also occur in other situations, such as anxiety or tiredness. These limitations explain why they do not replace a consultation.
A positive result may cause unnecessary worry, and a negative result may give false reassurance.
Our article TDAH et anxiété complements this advice.
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They can help put words to difficulties and decide whether to seek a consultation. They can also serve as a starting point for a discussion with the doctor. They can be a first step.
To find out more, see Comment savoir si mon enfant a un TDAH.
Give preference to questionnaires offered by recognised sources, such as hospital departments or associations. Be wary of websites that then sell a product or method. Check who is offering the test.
The article Ressources gratuites sur le TDAH pour les parents looks at this question in detail.
Whatever the result, if you have questions, talk to your GP. Bring your observations and the test result if you wish. They can refer you if necessary.
This point is explained step by step in TDAH : le rôle du médecin traitant.
Adults who recognise themselves in an online test can also seek a consultation. Diagnosis in adulthood follows a specific procedure. This procedure requires an in-depth assessment.
To go further, read our article Diagnostic du TDAH à l’âge adulte.
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No, diagnosis requires a clinical assessment by a doctor. They do not make a diagnosis.
No, they can help you decide whether to seek a consultation. They can help you seek a consultation.
Talk to your GP if you have questions. Choose a reliable source.
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