The hyperactivity/impulsivity domain uses 9 ASRS items scored 0–4 each, for a total of 0–36. In adults, this often shows up as internal restlessness, difficulty waiting, interrupting, or trouble unwinding.
The items cover fidgeting during long sitting, feeling driven by a motor, leaving your seat, restlessness, difficulty relaxing, talking too much, finishing others’ sentences, difficulty waiting, and interrupting others.
| Total | Range |
|---|---|
| 0–9 | Low |
| 10–17 | Noticeable |
| 18–26 | Elevated |
| 27–36 | High |
No. Energy can be a strength. It becomes symptom-like when it feels hard to control and creates real costs in work, study, relationships, or daily routines.
Adult hyperactivity is often internal restlessness and impulsive speech rather than running around. These ASRS items are designed to capture that adult surface.
