🧠 What is ADHD?

The Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 5% of children and 2.5% of adults worldwide. It is characterized by persistent difficulties in attention, impulsivity, and sometimes hyperactivity.

Contrary to popular belief, ADHD is not a lack of willpower or a parenting issue. It is 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 in three different ways:

📋 Symptoms of ADHD

The symptoms of ADHD vary by age and individual. Here are the main signs that may indicate ADHD:

Inattention Symptoms

Hyperactivity-Impulsivity Symptoms

📝 The 6 exercises of the test

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. Impulse Control (Stop Signal)

Click quickly when the circle turns green, but stop if the signal turns red. This test evaluates your ability to stop an action that has already been initiated, 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 goal.

4. Working Memory

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

5. Vigilance

Detect the numbers that repeat in a sequence. This test measures your ability to remain vigilant and detect subtle changes over an extended period.

6. Response Consistency

React as quickly as possible to a signal. We measure not only your speed but especially 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:

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

💡 What to do after the test?

If your score is high (70+)

Your attentional capacities seem good! Continue to maintain them with stimulating activities. If you had concerns, this result is reassuring, but don’t hesitate to consult if difficulties persist in your daily life.

If your score is average (50-69)

Some 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 if difficulties significantly impact your daily life

If your score is low (<50)

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

• Consult a professional (doctor, psychiatrist, neuropsychologist) for a complete evaluation
• Bring the results of this test as a starting point for discussion
• Do not self-diagnose - only a professional can make a diagnosis

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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