🧠 What is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting around 5% of children and 2.5% of adults worldwide. It is characterized by persistent difficulties with attention, impulsivity and sometimes hyperactivity.

Contrary to popular belief, ADHD is not a lack of willpower or an educational problem. It's a neurological difference that affects the functioning of brain circuits involved in attention, emotional regulation and impulse control.

The three presentations of ADHD

ADHD can manifest itself in three different ways:

📋 ADHD symptoms

ADHD symptoms vary according to age and individual. Here are the main signs that may indicate ADHD:

Inattention symptoms

Hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms

📝 The 6 test exercises

Our ADHD test assesses different components of attention through 6 interactive exercises based on paradigms used in neuropsychology:

1. Sustained attention (Go/No-Go)

You must click quickly when you see a star ⭐, but refrain from clicking when you see a square 🟦. This test measures your ability to maintain attention and inhibit an automatic response.

2. Impulsivity control (Stop Signal)

Click quickly when the circle turns green, but stop if the signal turns red. This test assesses your ability to stop an action that has already begun, a central difficulty in ADHD.

3. Selective attention

Quickly find targets among distractors. This test measures your ability to filter out irrelevant information and stay focused on the objective.

4. Working memory

Memorize a letter, solve a calculation, then recall the letter. This test assesses your ability to hold information in memory while performing another task - a skill often impaired in ADHD.

5. Vigilance

Detect repeating numbers in a sequence. This test measures your ability to stay alert and detect subtle changes over an extended period.

6. Consistency of answers

React as quickly as possible to a signal. We measure not only your speed, but above all the variability of your reaction times - an important marker of ADHD.

📊 How to interpret the results

At the end of the test, you receive an overall score out of 100, as well as a detailed score for each exercise. Here's how to interpret these results:

Overall score

Detailed scores

Each exercise provides specific information:

• Weak sustained attention: May indicate difficulties in maintaining concentration
• High impulsivity: Tendency to act before thinking
• Low selective attention: Increased sensitivity to distractions
• Weak working memory: Difficulty managing several pieces of information simultaneously
• Low vigilance: Tendency to "stall" during monotonous tasks
• Weak consistency: High variability in performance (key marker of ADHD)

💡 What to do after the test?

If your score is high (70+)

Your attention span looks good! Continue to maintain them with stimulating activities. If you had any concerns, this result is reassuring, but don't hesitate to consult us if you still have difficulties in your day-to-day life.

If your score is average (50-69)

A few areas for improvement have been identified. You can :

• Implement organizational strategies (lists, reminders, routines)
• Practice concentration exercises regularly
• Improve your lifestyle (sleep, physical activity)
• Consult us if your difficulties have a significant impact on your daily life

If your score is low (<50)

Significant attentional difficulties have been detected. We recommend that you :

• Consult a professional (doctor, psychiatrist, neuropsychologist) for a full assessment
• Use the results of this test as a starting point for discussion
• Don't self-diagnose - only a professional can make a diagnosis

❓ Frequently asked questions

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