Can I take the ASRS more than once?

Short answer

Yes. Nothing on the screener's license page limits how often a person can complete it. Retaking it makes the most sense after some time has passed or your circumstances have changed, since it asks about the past six months. Retaking it right away to get a different answer is not meaningful. A changed result is a note for a clinician, not a measurement.

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It is natural to want to take a screener again, especially if the first result surprised you. Maybe you were unsure about an answer, or your life looks different now than when you first took it. Here is how to think about a second go.

There is no limit, but there is a purpose

The NYU license page does not set any limit on how many times a person can complete the screener. The more useful question is what a repeat result can tell you. The screener asks about the past six months, so it reflects a window of time, and the window moves.

When a retake makes sense

Several months have passed and you want to reflect on a new period.
Your first attempt was during an unusual stretch, such as illness, a move, or a new baby, and that period is over.
You rushed the first time or misread how the answer choices work.
You want to answer with a specific six-month window clearly in mind before seeing a clinician.

When it does not help

Retaking it immediately, hoping for a different outcome.
Adjusting answers until the result changes.
Retaking it repeatedly to decide whether you do or do not have ADHD. A screener cannot settle that question either way.

If you notice yourself retaking it over and over, that urge is itself worth paying attention to. It may mean you want a clearer answer than a screener can give, which is a good reason to talk with a professional.

Why answers can shift

So a heavy six months may push some answers toward Often, and a calmer stretch may pull them back. Mood on the day can also color how you remember things. That is normal and is one reason a screener is only a starting point.

How to get the most from a retake

Write down the dates of the six-month window you are thinking about.
Jot a few notes about what that period was like: work, sleep, stress, health.
Answer each question for that whole window, not just the last few weeks.
Save or note both results with their dates, so you can compare them later.

Keeping these notes turns two results into something a clinician can actually use, because they show how your answers relate to what was happening in your life.

If your result changed

A result that flips between positive and negative does not mean either answer was wrong. It suggests your answers sit near the threshold, or that your circumstances changed. Neither is a diagnosis. Both are worth mentioning to a clinician, along with what was happening during each period.

We are not aware of guidance from the screener's authors on using it to track change over time, so treat repeat results as personal notes rather than measurements.

What was different about your life during each six-month window?
Which answers changed, and why do you think they did?
What would a clinician need to know to make sense of both results?

A starting point for your next step.

Ready to retake it? The free screener takes a few minutes. Keep a clear six-month window in mind as you answer.

Frequently asked questions

How often can I take the ASRS?

There is no stated limit. Because it asks about the past six months, retaking it after a meaningful change or a few months makes more sense than retaking it right away.

Why did my ASRS result change?

Your circumstances, stress, sleep, or mood may have changed, or your answers may sit close to the threshold. A changed result is worth discussing with a clinician.

Which result should I trust?

Neither result is a diagnosis. Bring both, with notes about what was going on at each time, to a clinician, who can look at the full picture.

Sources

Source check: 2026-10-28. No medical review has occurred.

Published 2026-10-28. Factual source check: ADHDFalcon editorial team, factual source check, 2026-10-28. No medical review has occurred.