The inattention domain uses 9 ASRS items scored 0–4 each, for a total of 0–36. It reflects the DSM attention domain: follow-through, organization, remembering, sustained focus, and distractibility.
The items cover unfinished details, disorganization, forgotten appointments, delaying mentally effortful tasks, careless mistakes, difficulty sustaining attention, not taking in what people say, misplacing things, and being easily distracted.
| Total | Range |
|---|---|
| 0–9 | Low |
| 10–17 | Noticeable |
| 18–26 | Elevated |
| 27–36 | High |
No. Losing focus can come from sleep loss, anxiety, depression, stress, or workload. ADHD becomes more plausible when the pattern began in childhood, appears across settings, and causes real functional impairment.
Compare it with your Part A result, write down concrete situations where it costs you, and consider a professional evaluation if the pattern is long-standing or disruptive.
