ADHD Screen: Likely
TL;DR
A 'likely' ADHD screen result means your responses are consistent with adult ADHD on the instrument. The recommended next step is clinical assessment — only a clinician can formally diagnose ADHD.
What it Means
Adults with 'likely' ADHD screens have a pattern of inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, or both that matches the adult ADHD profile. About 2.5–4.5% of adults have clinical ADHD; many remain undiagnosed, particularly women.
Behavioural Patterns
A 'likely' result is consistent with: persistent task-initiation difficulty; pervasive distractibility across contexts; meaningful daily impact; common comorbidity patterns (anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, autism); often longstanding (since childhood, even if undiagnosed).
Recommended Next Steps
- Pursue formal clinical assessment — adult ADHD diagnosis requires developmental history, observation, and ruling out alternatives.
- ADHD is treatable: medication (stimulants, non-stimulants), CBT, and structural support all show strong evidence.
- Many adults benefit from connecting with adult-ADHD communities for peer experience and practical strategies.