Should I bring my screener results to my doctor?
Short answer
Yes, it can help. A screener result gives your doctor a quick, structured starting point, and the ASRS was designed to help clinicians identify adults who may benefit from further evaluation. Bring your answers, not just the outcome, plus a few real examples of how the patterns affect your life. Expect your doctor to treat it as one piece of information, not a final answer.
Some people worry that bringing an online result will seem pushy, or that the doctor will dismiss it. Presented calmly, a screener result usually does the opposite: it shows you have thought about the question and gives the conversation a structure.
Why it can help
Your screener is not one of the clinician's own rating scales, but it shows them which experiences you recognized and how often. That can help them decide where to start.
What to bring
- The outcome, and the date you took the screener.
- Your answers to each question, ideally on the official grid.
- Notes on any questions you hesitated over, and why.
- Two or three specific examples from work, home, and relationships.
- A rough timeline, including anything you remember from childhood.
- Other things that might affect focus: sleep, stress, mood, medications, health changes.
How to bring it up
A simple, honest opening works well: "I have been having trouble with focus and organization for a long time. I took the ASRS screener, and here are my answers. I know it is not a diagnosis, but I would like to talk about whether a fuller assessment makes sense." Then move to your examples.
What your doctor might do with it
- Use it as a starting point for questions about your history.
- Ask you to complete a longer checklist or other rating scales.
- Refer you to a specialist for a full assessment.
- Look into other explanations first, such as sleep or mood.
Any of these is a reasonable response. If you are unsure why your doctor chose one path over another, it is fine to ask.
If your result was below the threshold
Bring it anyway if you are still concerned. Explain that your answers fell below the screening threshold but the difficulties continue, and describe them. A short questionnaire cannot capture everything, and your doctor can weigh it alongside what you tell them.
If you have the ADHDFalcon report
Our optional report includes an appointment-preparation guide and your Attention Profile scores. If you share the Attention Profile, describe it plainly: an original, non-clinical self-reflection with no norms, not an ADHD measure. Its value is in helping you describe which everyday areas trouble you most.
When the appointment is short
If you only have a few minutes, lead with the most important point and hand over a single page: your outcome, your answers, and three examples. A clear page is usually easier to act on than a long spoken account. If there is not enough time to cover everything, ask whether you can book a longer appointment for this topic.
Keeping your own copy
Save or print your results before the appointment, so you are not hunting for them on your phone in the moment. Write the date at the top. If you take the screener again later, keep both copies; differences over time can be useful to talk about, as long as you remember that each one reflects only the six months before it.
A starting point for your next step.
Want something concrete to bring? The free screener shows the official outcome next to your answers on the official grid.Frequently asked questions
Will my doctor take an online screener seriously?
Many clinicians are familiar with the ASRS, which was designed to help them identify adults who may benefit from evaluation. Presenting it as a starting point rather than an answer usually helps.
Should I bring my answers or just the outcome?
Bring your answers. They show which experiences you recognized and how often, which says more than a single outcome.
Do I have to share my results?
No. It is your choice. If you prefer, you can simply describe what prompted you to take a screener and what you noticed.
Sources
Source check: 2026-10-28. No medical review has occurred.
- NYU Langone TOV, ASRS v1.1 6-Question Screener license page
- NIMH, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What You Need to Know
Published 2026-10-28. Factual source check: ADHDFalcon editorial team, factual source check, 2026-10-28. No medical review has occurred.