Online ADHD test vs a clinical assessment
Buyers get sold a quiz as if it were a clinic. This page puts the three common offers side by side so you can see what you are actually buying.
Educational information only - not medical advice and not a diagnosis.
JW
Written by Jacqui Walker
BSc Psychology, MBPsS. ADHD screening and coaching - not a prescribing clinician.
Last reviewed 28 August 2026
The three offers people mix up
| Online questionnaire | Coaching conversation | Clinical assessment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A scored self-report. ADHDNeuro’s free test and paid report live here. | A talk about strategies, history, and next steps. Not a diagnosis. | A clinician decides whether ADHD criteria are met. |
| Who does it | You, on a form. A practitioner may write up the answers. | A coach or screening practitioner. At ADHDNeuro: Jacqui Walker, BSc, MBPsS. | A psychiatrist, psychologist, or other qualified diagnostic clinician. |
| Can a doctor use it? | No. The ADHDNeuro report cannot be used with a doctor. | No. Notes from a call are not a medical letter. | Yes, if the clinician is qualified and the report meets local standards. |
| Medication | Never from a quiz. | Never from coaching. | Only a prescribing clinician can discuss this. |
| Typical price shape | Low ticket. ADHDNeuro’s written report is a fixed local price. | Quoted on a free call. Not published as a fake clinic fee. | Private clinics charge more. NHS is free and often slow. |
How to spot a quiz dressed as a clinic
- The page says “diagnosis” or “assessment” but the product is 18 tick-boxes
- They tell you to forward the PDF to your GP
- Credentials are vague, or a psychology degree is sold as a prescribing role
- There is no sample, no “cannot be used with a doctor” line, and no refund of the claim if challenged
Read a sample ADHDNeuro report before you pay. Then read screening vs diagnosis.