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Five signs you may have ADHD
A UK-based nurse who assesses people for ADHD has revealed five surprising questions she asks patients.
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ADHD Assessor Reveals 5 Surprising Questions That Uncover Key Symptoms
London, UK – An ADHD assessor, known as 'The Zebra Nurse' online, has revealed five unconventional questions she uses during patient assessments that often surprise individuals but provide crucial insights into executive function and impulsivity. The assessor, who specializes in ADHD, shared her unique approach in a recent online video. Among the questions posed are inquiries about the number of unread emails in one's inbox, housework chores routinely avoided, and an individual's feelings about queuing. "While not directly part of diagnostic criteria, these help inform me if a patient has difficulties with administration tasks, which can point to signs of inattention and wider difficulties with executive function," she explained regarding the email question. She also asks about the ability to build flat-pack furniture or follow a recipe from a cookbook, noting that these tasks assess concentration and the ability to follow sequential instructions. Perhaps the most surprising question, according to the assessor, delves into a patient's relationship and work history. She clarified that people with hyperactive-impulsive or combined-type ADHD often exhibit a pattern of short-term relationships and frequently change jobs impulsively. "This helps me understand underlying patterns," she stated. The assessor's method aims to uncover real-world difficulties and behavioral patterns that might indicate ADHD, moving beyond traditional diagnostic checklists to gain a more comprehensive understanding of a patient's daily life challenges.
