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What are the benefits of an ADHD Screener?

Understanding ADHD – and the Role of Screening


If you're wondering whether you, your child, or a student might have ADHD, you're not alone. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can affect focus, organisation, impulsivity, and energy regulation — but it can look different from person to person and across different ages.


A QbCheck is a computer-based ADHD screener designed to support understanding and inform next steps. While it’s not a diagnosis, it’s a valuable part of the journey towards clarity.



🔍 What Is the QbCheck?


The QbCheck is a scientifically validated tool used to screen for ADHD traits in children (6+) through to adults. It measures:


  • Attention – how well someone can stay focused on a task

  • Impulsivity – how quickly or accurately they respond

  • Activity level – physical movement during the task


It compares these results to age- and gender-matched data from both people with and without ADHD, helping to identify patterns.



✅ Why Consider an ADHD Screener?


1. Clarity and Understanding Sometimes it’s hard to know whether challenges are related to ADHD, stress, learning differences, or something else. A screener offers an objective snapshot to explore what’s going on.


2. Informs Conversations Whether you’re speaking to a GP, SENCo, or a workplace support service, having screening data helps start more informed and focused conversations.


3. Identifies Support Needs Early Even without a full diagnosis, knowing someone’s attention and activity profile helps with tailoring support strategies — at school, work, or home.


4. Reduces Bias The QbCheck is computer-based and standardised. That means the results are based on performance — not subjective opinions — helping reduce the impact of unconscious bias in the early stages of assessment.



💬 Who Might Benefit?


  • Parents wanting early insights into their child’s attention and behaviour patterns

  • Teens or young adults preparing for transitions (e.g. GCSEs, university)

  • Adults who have long suspected they may have ADHD

  • Educators or employers supporting individuals where ADHD is a possibility



🧭 What Happens After Screening?


If the QbCheck indicates a pattern suggestive of ADHD, it may support a referral for a full diagnostic assessment with a medical professional (e.g. psychiatrist or paediatrician). If the results do not indicate ADHD traits, that information can still guide what else might need to be explored.


🔗 Note: Only a qualified medical professional can provide an ADHD diagnosis or prescribe medication.


🛠️ Screening as a Step — Not the Final Word


Getting screened is not about labelling — it’s about understanding. Whether the QbCheck points toward ADHD or not, it helps individuals and families make more informed choices about learning, work, and wellbeing.



📍Interested in Booking a QbCheck?


I offer QbCheck appointments for individuals aged 6+ in a calm, supportive setting. This includes a short pre-screening call, the test itself, and a follow-up to discuss the results.


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