ADHD Screen: Possible
TL;DR
A 'possible' ADHD screen result means some symptoms endorsed at sub-threshold levels — not clearly indicating ADHD on the screen, but close enough to warrant attention. Cross-checking with another measure or a clinical conversation is reasonable.
What it Means
Adults with 'possible' ADHD screens have some traits that the instrument flags — perhaps inattention without hyperactivity, or hyperactivity without inattention. The pattern doesn't yet meet the threshold for screen-positive but is meaningful.
Behavioural Patterns
A 'possible' result is consistent with: noticeable but inconsistent concentration challenges; some task-initiation difficulty; meaningful but not constant restlessness; impacts on daily life in specific contexts but not pervasively.
Recommended Next Steps
- Consider taking the longer ASRS-v1.1 (18 items vs 6) for more granularity.
- If autism is also part of your picture, take the AQ-10 — co-occurrence is common.
- A clinical conversation can disentangle ADHD from anxiety, sleep issues, or other factors.