ADHD Quiz at Mac App Store analyse

It is an honor to be the first to write a review of Dr. Hallowells new app. This is a real winner. As an iPhone/iPad lover I have seen a lot of apps and this one is here to stay. I am also a Child Psychiatrist (in California) who treats ADHD and I have already begun recommending this one to my patients. Thanks!

For those of us who are relatively conversant in ADHD topics and have read Dr. Hallowells many books, this is nothing more than a short rehash of his books and an advertisement for those books and his other work. So, why is it not free, Dr. Hallowell? If you take the adult test, the comments at the end say "the more yes answers you give, the more likely you have ADHD." This is helpful?!! Likely those who download this app already suspect or know they or a loved one have ADHD. Again, if were going to pay for an app, there should be a little more bang for the buck. Yet, conveniently, there ARE some good resources listed in the app (but also in the books). For those who know NOTHING about ADHD, this may be a good value. For those with any knowledge of ADHD, its not worth it -- even as part of your library. Really, this was a disappointment.

My sons teacher recommended this app for my family and I am so glad she did. We found it simple and straightforward, very useful for several members of my family, all in one application. I plan to tell other parents in our school about this new application. Thanks Dr. Hallowell!

I like that the short test is statistically valid, but 1) I wish I could save my results and 2) I wish the long version would tell you more about whats gong on in my particular brain with regard to ADD.

This is a great preliminary ADHD diagnosis tool, with lots of extra ADHD resources and news. It wont replace a doctors diagnosis, but can be used for preliminary screening, and to determine if a doctors opinion is necessary. It consists of long and short questionnaires. The short questionnaire is statistically valid for screening for ADHD. Especially helpful for medical and educational professionals who need to screen others for ADHD. There are also good sets of ADHD resources and links, as well as up-to-date ADHD news and information. The app is well-designed and executed; appears to be bug-free.

This app does not work! A waste of time & money. When I select either the long or short quiz it closes the app.

Ive often said that ADHD is at its worst before its diagnosed; once you know what youre dealing with, life gets much easier. This app provides two screening tests to help users decide whether its worth exploring a diagnosis of ADHD further. It then provides some information about what ADHD is and its treatment options. It wont tell you everything you need to know about ADHD (not that it claims to), but its a great start. Sometimes profound changes begin with small steps and getting diagnosed with ADHD is often one of those situations. If youve suspected that you or someone you know has ADHD, this app can help clarify that question. Worst case scenario: you find out that ADHD is not very likely and you can cross it off your list. Best case scenario: you find out that ADHD is quite likely and you take the next step of seeing a healthcare professional for an official diagnosis--like I said, once you know what youre dealing with, life gets much easier. This could be the best $2.99 that you ever spend. --Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA Author of "More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD", "Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical, Easy-to-Use Guide for Clinicians", and "Understand Your Brain, Get More Done: The ADHD Executive Functions Workbook" (Fall, 2011).