Take the ADHD Executive Functions Quiz
Answer 20 questions and receive a personalised breakdown of your executive strengths and challenges.
Created with ADHD brains in mind, this scorecard reveals where you struggle most and what you can do to regain clarity and control.
- Takes only 3 minutes
- It’s completely free
- Instant results - no waiting
- Designed by certified ADHD Career Coach, Nathalina Harrison
Take the ADHD Executive Functions Quiz
Answer 20 questions and receive a personalised breakdown of your executive strengths and challenges.
Created with ADHD brains in mind, this scorecard reveals where you struggle most and what you can do to regain clarity and control.
- Takes only 3 minutes
- It’s completely free
- Instant results - no waiting
- Designed by certified ADHD Career Coach, Nathalina Harrison
Executive Functions
Clinical psychologist Dr Thomas Brown has developed a model detailing that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms as a result of impairment of six executive functions.
Executive functions allow you to manage your thinking and behaviour. They’re how you develop a plan of action and set priorities.
Activation
Starting tasks, prioritising, and managing time effectively.
Focus
Focusing, sustaining and shifting attention to tasks
Effort
Maintaining consistent energy and focus over time.
Emotion
Managing frustration and emotions to respond calmly and flexibly.
Memory
Holding and using information to complete tasks.
Action
Controlling impulses and adapting behaviour to context.
Who is this quiz for?
This quiz is for adults who suspect they may struggle with executive functioning, whether or not they've been formally diagnosed with ADHD.
You might find this helpful if:
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You frequently feel overwhelmed by tasks or decisions
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You struggle to stay focused, organised, or motivated
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You start things with good intentions but rarely follow through
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You’ve always felt “behind” or mentally exhausted trying to keep up
Whether you have ADHD, think you might, or just feel your brain works differently, this quiz can help you understand your unique executive function profile.
Important Disclaimer
This self-assessment is not a diagnostic tool, and taking it does not replace medical advice.
Executive function challenges often overlap with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions, but only a qualified health professional can provide a proper diagnosis.
If your quiz results raise concerns or feel familiar, we encourage you to share them with a GP, psychologist, or specialist who can help guide next steps with care and accuracy.