PsychProfiler is a trusted online psychological assessment used by individuals, parents, and practitioners to screen for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults across Australia. Take the first step toward better focus, attention, and concentration today.
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
ADHD refers to a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with everyday functioning and development. It presents across three core areas:
Inattention: Wandering off task, lacking persistence, difficulty sustaining focus, and being disorganised.
Hyperactivity: Excessive motor activity — running about when not appropriate, or excessive fidgeting, tapping, or talkativeness.
Impulsivity: Hasty actions that occur without forethought — potentially putting the person at risk of harm.
To learn more about what PsychProfiler screens for, visit our what does the PsychProfiler screen for? page.
What are the Common ADHD Symptoms?
ADHD often brings about consistent behavioural and cognitive traits, including the inability to sit still, hyperactivity, fidgeting, lack of concentration, forgetfulness, short attention spans, and mood swings including anger, anxiety, boredom, and excitement. Importantly, each individual has unique symptoms — varying in type and intensity depending on age and gender.
ADHD in Children
ADHD in children and adolescents often interferes with everyday activities and schooling. Early ADHD assessment and diagnosis is an important step towards obtaining a treatment and management plan. ADHD in children has two groups of symptoms — inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive — or they can be diagnosed as a combination of both.
Inattentive symptoms include:
- Making careless mistakes
- Having difficulty following instructions or remembering to do things
- Being easily distracted
Hyperactive/Impulsive symptoms include:
- Fidgeting and inability to sit still or carry out tasks quietly
- Excessive talking
- Impatience and interrupting others
An individual displaying both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive traits is considered to have ADHD Combined Presentation.
Undertaking an online ADHD test is a helpful first step in the process of ADHD diagnosis. To get started, complete the PsychProfiler online ADHD assessment today.
ADHD in Adults
In many cases, ADHD is diagnosed in childhood with symptoms continuing into adulthood — though for some people, recognition or diagnosis may not come until later in life. Some symptoms of hyperactivity can reduce as people age.
Adult ADHD symptoms can include:
- Impulsiveness and disorganisation
- Difficulty prioritising and poor time management
- Trouble multitasking
- Frequent mood swings
- Difficulty following through on tasks
Diagnosing ADHD in adults can be challenging as symptoms closely resemble anxiety or mood disorders. Many adults with ADHD also have co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression. The Adult PsychProfiler (APP) is an effective online psychological assessment used to aid in the process of ADHD diagnosis — screening for ADHD alongside 19 other common psychiatric, psychological, and educational disorders.
ADHD in Women vs. Men
ADHD can present very differently in women and girls compared to men and boys. Boys are predicted to be three times more likely to receive an ADHD diagnosis than girls as children — not because girls are less likely to have ADHD, but because their symptoms are often harder to recognise.
Generally speaking, ADHD symptoms in boys tend to be more overt — such as impulsivity, fidgeting, and physical aggression — whereas ADHD in girls is often more internalised, with inattention and low self-esteem. As a result, ADHD symptoms in girls can be easily overlooked and go unnoticed into adulthood, making early online ADHD assessment and treatment especially important.
What is PsychProfiler?
PsychProfiler is an online psychology assessment that allows individuals, parents, and practitioners to screen for 20 of the most common psychiatric, psychological, and educational disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. Screening for these disorders helps to identify a clear path forward with treatment — helping individuals and their loved ones live their most fulfilling and rewarding lives.
Child and Adolescent PsychProfiler (CAPP) Designed for ages 2–18, the CAPP supports three respondents — the child or adolescent, a parent, and a teacher — providing a comprehensive, multi-perspective view of symptoms.
Adult PsychProfiler (APP) Designed for adults 18 and over, the APP supports two respondents — the adult being assessed and an observer such as a spouse or parent — for a fuller picture of symptoms.
Learn more about who can use the PsychProfiler and explore example PsychProfiler reports to understand what the assessment covers.
Why Use PsychProfiler for Online ADHD Assessment and Treatment?
PsychProfiler screens for ADHD alongside 19 other common psychiatric, psychological, and educational disorders — giving individuals, parents, and clinicians a broad, reliable picture. The instrument has been the most widely used Australian psychiatric, psychological, and educational global screening tool since 2004, developed over 20 years and validated against a large mainstream and clinical sample.
Early ADHD assessment and diagnosis is a critical step towards developing an effective treatment and management plan. Whether you are a concerned parent, an adult seeking clarity, or a practitioner supporting a client, PsychProfiler makes the process accessible and effective online.
Explore the benefits of using PsychProfiler or review our reliability and validity data. For professionals, visit our PsychProfiler for professionals page.
Frequently Asked Questions: Online ADHD Assessment and Treatment
PsychProfiler is an online psychology assessment that screens for 20 of the most common psychiatric, psychological, and educational disorders — including ADHD — in children, adolescents, and adults. It can be used by individuals, parents, and practitioners to identify a path forward with treatment. Learn more on our why use the PsychProfiler? page.
PsychProfiler can be used by three groups:
- Individuals — adults seeking to screen themselves for ADHD
- Parents — screening a child or adolescent for ADHD symptoms
- Practitioners — clinicians and psychologists using it as part of a formal assessment process
Visit our who can use the PsychProfiler? page for full details.
PsychProfiler offers two separate tools:
- The Child and Adolescent PsychProfiler (CAPP) supports three respondents — the child or adolescent, a parent, and a teacher.
- The Adult PsychProfiler (APP) supports two respondents — the adult and an observer such as a spouse or parent.
See example PsychProfiler reports to understand what each assessment covers.
ADHD in children is categorised into two groups — or a combination of both:
- Inattentive ADHD: making careless mistakes, difficulty following instructions, easily distracted
- Hyperactive/Impulsive ADHD: fidgeting, inability to sit still, excessive talking, impatience, interrupting others
- Combined Presentation: displaying both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive traits
Visit our what does the PsychProfiler screen for? page to see the full list of disorders assessed.
Yes. Boys are predicted to be three times more likely to receive an ADHD diagnosis than girls — not because girls are less likely to have ADHD, but because their symptoms are often more internalised and harder to recognise. Boys tend to show more overt symptoms such as impulsivity and physical aggression, while girls typically experience inattention and low self-esteem that can go unnoticed into adulthood. This is why early online ADHD assessment and treatment is especially important for girls and women.
Yes. PsychProfiler includes the Adult PsychProfiler (APP), designed specifically for assessing ADHD and other disorders in adults 18 and over. Common adult ADHD symptoms include impulsiveness, disorganisation, poor time management, trouble multitasking, frequent mood swings, and difficulty following through on tasks. Because adult ADHD symptoms can closely resemble anxiety or mood disorders, an effective online assessment is a valuable first step.
PsychProfiler screens for 20 of the most common psychiatric, psychological, and educational disorders — ADHD is one of the 20 conditions covered. This is particularly relevant for adults with ADHD, who often have co-occurring conditions such as anxiety or depression. See the full list on our what does the PsychProfiler screen for? page.
Getting started is straightforward and costs only $5 per use. Simply complete the PsychProfiler assessment online. The assessment is available for children, adolescents, and adults, and can be completed by the individual, a parent, or a practitioner. Have questions first? Visit our frequently asked questions page or contact us.
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Used by individuals, parents, and practitioners across Australia since 2004. The PsychProfiler is only $5 per use — accessible, affordable, and trusted. Complete the PsychProfiler now and take the first step toward better focus, attention, and concentration.
