Does My Child Have ADHD? Quiz – Heart and minds of Napa

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Does my child have ADHD?

Every child has their own way of learning, playing, and responding to the world. But if you’ve noticed your child struggling with focus, big emotions, or constant restlessness, you might wonder—could this be ADHD? This gentle self-assessment is designed to help parents reflect on their child’s behaviors and gain clarity.

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When it comes to homework or chores, your child usually…

Starts and finishes with little prompting

Needs occasional reminders

Needs constant reminders

Rarely finishes without your help

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Teachers most often describe your child as…

Occasionally distracted

Focused and attentive

Frequently off task

Rarely able to stay on task

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How would you describe your child’s habits with belongings (backpack, toys, school supplies)?

Keeps track of belongings most of the time

Sometimes misplaces things

Often loses or forgets things

Constantly misplacing important items

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When waiting their turn in games or conversations, your child…

Usually waits patiently

Sometimes interrupts

Often blurts out or interrupts

Rarely able to wait their turn

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How does your child handle multi-step instructions?

Follows them through with little trouble

Needs reminders but completes them

Often forgets steps or gives up midway

Rarely follows through as asked

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Faced with a big project, your child usually...

Breaks it down and works through it

Needs occasional support to finish

Avoids or delays starting

Gives up quickly or refuses

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How often does your child act without thinking?

Sometimes

Often

Very often

Rarely

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Compared to peers, your child seems…

More restless or “on the go” almost all the time

Occasionally more energetic than others

Frequently restless

Generally similar in activity level

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During meals or class, your child is…

Frequently fidgety

Almost always restless

Sometimes restless but manageable

Comfortable sitting still

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When it comes to organization, your child…

Is generally well organized

Is sometimes disorganized

Often loses track of things

Almost always disorganized

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When spoken to directly, your child…

Sometimes needs the question repeated

Listens and responds appropriately

Often doesn’t appear to hear

Rarely listens without redirection

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Your child’s response to starting tasks that require effort (homework, projects, chores) is usually…

Needs a bit of encouragement but gets going

Delays or avoids starting until reminded several times

Shuts down or becomes overwhelmed at the thought of beginning

Able to start quickly and follow through without much trouble

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In group settings, your child tends to…

Talk excessively, often at the wrong times

Rarely talk more than peers

Sometimes talk out of turn

Almost always be overly chatty

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At home, your child’s behavior is…

Usually calm and manageable

Sometimes challenging

Often difficult to manage

Consistently very challenging

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At school, teachers report your child’s behavior as…

Occasionally challenging

Frequently an issue

A consistent challenge

Rarely a concern

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When completing schoolwork, your child…

Works carefully

Almost always makes frequent mistakes

Sometimes makes careless mistakes

Often makes mistakes from rushing

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With instructions, your child…

Follows through reliably

Sometimes needs reminders

Often forgets or drifts off task

Rarely follows through completely

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How long have these behaviors been present?

Less than 6 months

6 months to 1 year

More than 1 year

For as long as I can remember

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Do these behaviors occur in more than one setting (home, school, social)?

Yes, consistently

Yes, often

Sometimes

ADHD can show up in many ways, from trouble focusing to impulsivity or restlessness. This quiz gives a general sense of whether your child’s behaviors align with common ADHD symptoms. It’s not a diagnosis, but a helpful first step in deciding if a professional evaluation may be beneficial.

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If you’re concerned about your child’s behavior or want to better understand these results, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Contact Gena Gear today to schedule a consultation, receive a formal ADHD assessment, and explore supportive next steps for your child.

Disclaimer

This quiz is for informational purposes only and is not a diagnosis. Only a qualified mental health professional can determine whether your child has ADHD through a comprehensive evaluation.
Distracted or inattentive behavior does not always indicate ADHD — it may also be related to anxiety, stress, or other factors. In addition, children who do not show physical signs of fidgeting or restlessness may still have ADHD–Inattentive Type, which primarily affects focus and task initiation.

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