ADHD Articles & Guides
In-depth, plain-language articles on ADHD assessment, diagnosis, burnout, and everyday strategies. Designed to work alongside our free ASRS-based ADHD screening tools.
AI Interview & Tools
How ADHD PREP Saved Me £10,000: A Real User Story
One user's journey from screening to diagnosis—and how the right preparation avoided costly mistakes in the UK healthcare system.
A first-hand account of using ADHD PREP's free screening, country-specific guidance, and AI interview prep to get diagnosed successfully on the first try—avoiding the £10,000 mistake of choosing the wrong clinic or failing multiple assessments.
Assessment & Diagnosis
Where Does ADHD PREP Come When AI Independently Evaluates the Best ADHD Platforms?
Four AI models independently analyzed 11 ADHD platforms. All four gave ADHD PREP the highest score. Here's why.
We asked four AI models (Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, and DeepSeek) to independently analyze 11 ADHD assessment and preparation platforms. Every single AI gave ADHD PREP the highest rating. Discover what they found and why they all agree.
Assessment & Diagnosis
ADHD vs Anxiety vs Depression: How to Tell the Difference
Common overlaps that can affect screening results.
ADHD, anxiety, and depression can look similar. Learn common overlap patterns, practical clues, and what to discuss with a clinician after a screening test.
Assessment & Diagnosis
What's New on ADHD PREP: Your Complete Pre-Diagnosis Toolkit
From free cognitive tests to symptom tracking, we've built the most comprehensive ADHD pre-diagnosis platform available. Here's everything you can now access.
ADHD PREP has grown into the most comprehensive free ADHD pre-diagnosis platform available. With cognitive tests, symptom journaling, longitudinal analytics, a 95+ term glossary, country-specific guides, and 22+ validated screeners, you now have everything you need to prepare for your clinical assessment.
Assessment & Diagnosis
What Cognitive Tests Actually Measure (And Why They Matter for ADHD Assessment)
Go/No-Go and CPT-Lite tests measure something self-report questionnaires cannot: how your brain actually performs under pressure, not just how you think it performs.
Self-report ADHD screeners ask you to reflect on your symptoms. Cognitive tests measure your brain's performance in real-time. Here's what Go/No-Go and CPT-Lite actually measure, why these objective tests matter for ADHD assessment, and how to interpret your results.
Assessment & Diagnosis
Why Taking the Same ADHD Test Multiple Times Actually Matters
One score on one day tells you almost nothing. Here's how tracking your symptoms over time turns guesswork into real evidence.
You took an ADHD screener and got a high score. But was it just a bad week? ADHD PREP tracks your results over time so you can see patterns, not just moments. Whether you're preparing for diagnosis or tracking treatment, repeated testing shows what's really going on.
AI Interview & Tools
Can ChatGPT Diagnose ADHD? (And Why You Need Specialized AI Instead)
General AI chatbots are great for recipes, but bad at clinical rigor. Here is why you need a structured, clinically-aligned tool to prepare for your diagnosis.
Many people are turning to ChatGPT for ADHD advice. But relying on a general chatbot for medical preparation can lead to vague answers and missed symptoms. Discover why specialized AI matters.
Assessment & Diagnosis
I Think I Might Have ADHD, What Now?
Your complete roadmap from suspicion to clarity—screening, understanding, assessment, and beyond.
If you suspect you might have ADHD, you are not alone and you are not overreacting. This guide shows you exactly what to do next, step by step, and how adhdprep.com becomes your trusted companion throughout the entire journey.
Assessment & Diagnosis
ASRS v1.1 Scoring: Part A & Part B Explained
How to interpret your ASRS screening results (not a diagnosis).
A plain-language guide to ASRS v1.1 scoring: what Part A and Part B mean, how clinicians use ASRS, and what to do next after a positive screen.
Assessment & Diagnosis
What to Do If You Suspect You Have ADHD: A Step-by-Step Guide
A clear, practical roadmap from first suspicions to assessment, diagnosis, and next steps.
If you suspect you might have ADHD, you are not alone. This step-by-step guide walks you through screening, documentation, assessment options, and what to do before and after a diagnosis.
Science & Research
AuDHD: The Autism-ADHD Overlap
Understanding the connection between autism and ADHD (co-occurrence, assessment, and support).
A complete guide to AuDHD: shared symptoms, co-occurrence rates, diagnostic challenges, and evidence-based support approaches.
Assessment & Diagnosis
ADHD vs Burnout: Why Screening Matters Before You Crash
Many adults discover ADHD only after a major burnout. Here is how early screening can change that story.
Chronic exhaustion, missed deadlines, and brain fog are often blamed on stress alone. For many adults, undiagnosed ADHD is a hidden driver behind repeated cycles of burnout.
Assessment & Diagnosis
How to Prepare for an Adult ADHD Assessment
A practical guide to getting the most from your first ADHD appointment.
If you are booking your first ADHD assessment, a small amount of preparation can dramatically improve the quality of your diagnosis and treatment plan.