Symptom Tests for Children

Do you suspect your child has ADHD? Take these free symptom self-tests to see if his challenges match up with the signs of attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) or a related condition like oppositional defiant disorder or executive function disorder.

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Does My Child Have ADHD? Symptom Test for Kids

[Self-Test] Could Your Child Have ADD (aka Inattentive ADHD)?

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[Self-Test] Is My Child Autistic?

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[Self-Test] Does My Child Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

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As a child with ADHD, I often felt misunderstood. I’m sure that I looked lazy, lost, and confused to everyone else. While in my mind, I was analyzing, examining, and exploring endless possibilities. I didn’t feel lazy at all. My mind was constantly in motion. Thoughts were racing through my brain at the speed of light, and I didn’t know how to shut them off. I wish I could have explained what was going on to someone who would understand. A child with ADHD can be frustrating for parents, but remember the child is probably frustrated as well if her outside appearance is completely opposite to what she feels inside her mind.

[Self-Test] Does My Child Have Bipolar Disorder?

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[Self-Test] Could My Child Have a Learning Disability?

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[Self-Test] Does My Child Have Dyslexia?

[Self-Test] Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children

[Self-Test] Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Children

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[Self-Test] Sensory Processing Disorder in Children

[Self-Test] Dyspraxia Symptoms in Children

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ADHD Symptoms in Children

The ADHD Test for Kids: ADD Symptom Checklist

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[Self-Test] Dyscalculia Symptoms in Children

Could your child’s difficulties in math be symptoms of dyscalculia — the learning disability that...

Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings—high, euphoric periods (mania) and low periods of depression. The mania stage is sometimes seen as hyperactivity and the low states as inattention and lack of motivation, all of which are common with ADHD. Those with bipolar may lose touch with reality or have a distorted sense of reality; their moods, both mania and depression, may last for weeks. About one-fifth of those with ADHD also have bipolar disorder.

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[Self-Test] Depression in Children

Every child experiences the blues — about bad grades or not having friends on the playground....

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[Self-Test] Does My Child Have Bipolar Disorder?

Is my child bipolar? Could my kid's dramatic mood swings be a sign of the serious — but rare —...

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[Self-Test] Could Your Child Have a Working Memory Deficit?

Working memory, a component of executive functioning, is where your child stores information he or...

Symptom Tests for Children

[Self-Test] Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children

Could your child’s repetitive behaviors or intense preoccupations be signs of OCD? Take this quick...

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Symptom Tests for Children

[Self-Test] Dyspraxia Symptoms in Children

Could your child’s clumsiness or physical awkwardness at home and school be a sign of the motor...

Kids with ADHD/EFD can get frustrated easily. Help them stay on track with these strategies:Have kids run in place or be active for a minuteHave two work stations so that kids can get up and move between assignmentsLet kids use fidget toysGive kids graphic organizers (like key steps to write an essay)

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[Screener] Dysgraphia in Children

Could your child’s struggles with handwriting and fine motor skills be symptoms of dysgraphia? Take...

Symptom Tests for Children

[Self-Test] Could Your Teen Have Intermittent Explosive Disorder?

If your family walks on eggshells to avoid triggering an explosive, unpredictable, sometimes violent...

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When Toddler Tantrums Are Actually ADHD

All toddlers throw tantrums. But if your child’s extreme meltdowns come out of nowhere, that could be...

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[Self-Test] Language Processing Disorders in Children

Your child struggles to express himself or to follow conversations. Could these be signs of an...

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Symptom Tests for Children

[Self-Test] Auditory Processing Disorder in Children

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[Self-Test] Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD) in Children

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