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Child Focus & Activity Check-In

A short parent self-reflection on a child’s attention, activity level, and impulse patterns at home and school. 22 questions, instant summary. This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis.

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DSM-5 ADHD symptom domains (inattention; hyperactivity-impulsivity) as observed in children · Original 22 items, not the copyrighted Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale, SNAP-IV, or Conners scales — we do not administer any of those instruments. Completed by a parent or caregiver observing the child, not the child themself.

What you'll discover
  • A snapshot of your child’s attention and focus patterns
  • Where hyperactivity and impulsivity show up most for your child
  • How these patterns look across home, school, and friendships
  • General pointers for finding professional support (UK + US)
সচরাচর জিজ্ঞাসা

  • No. This is a parent self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis. A full evaluation by a licensed pediatrician or child psychologist is needed to properly assess a child’s attention and activity patterns. This check-in can flag patterns worth discussing.

  • It’s written for parents and caregivers of school-age children, roughly ages 4 to 17. If your child is a teenager who can reflect on their own patterns, they may also want to try the adult Focus & Energy Check-In alongside this one.

  • Talking to your child’s pediatrician is a reasonable next step if these patterns are getting in the way at home or school. They can refer you to a child psychologist or developmental specialist for a full evaluation, which usually includes input from teachers.

  • No. The Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale, SNAP-IV, and Conners scales are validated, copyrighted clinical instruments that clinicians administer as one part of a proper evaluation. This check-in is original JobCannon wording, an informal parent self-reflection, and it isn’t a scored clinical instrument.

Before you start

  • Rules and timing

    • 22 questions, about 5 min.
    • Answer truthfully — there are no right or wrong answers for screener items.
    • Work alone, in a quiet place. Don’t consult others mid-test.

  • Disclaimer

    Taking our test should not be viewed as a comprehensive or precise evaluation of your abilities. Results are for informational and self-reflection purposes only.

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Child Focus & Activity Check-In

A short parent self-reflection on a child’s attention, activity level, and impulse patterns at home and school. 22 questions, instant summary. This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis.

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What Is the Child Focus & Activity Check-In?

The Child Focus & Activity Check-In is a 22-question self-reflection for a parent or caregiver on how attention, activity level, and impulse control show up for a child at home, at school, and with friends, the everyday, observable side of focus and self-control in children.

Be clear about what this can and can’t do. A real ADHD evaluation in a child uses tools like the Vanderbilt or Conners scales alongside a full developmental history, input from teachers, and a clinician’s judgment, often across more than one visit. This check-in is a starting point for a parent’s own reflection, not a substitute for any of that. It can’t diagnose, it doesn’t produce a clinical score, and a strong result here means ‘worth a conversation,’ not ‘confirmed.’

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This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis. It is meant to be completed by a parent or caregiver observing the child, not by the child themself. If your results resonate strongly, talk to your child’s pediatrician or a licensed child psychologist. Your result page includes general pointers for finding support.

What You'll Discover

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A snapshot of your child’s attention and focus patterns

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Where hyperactivity and impulsivity show up most for your child

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How these patterns look across home, school, and friendships

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General pointers for finding professional support (UK + US)

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Whether inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive patterns lead for your child

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A starting point for a conversation with your child’s pediatrician or teacher

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My child makes careless mistakes in homework or chores, even on things they know how to do.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a clinical diagnosis?

No. This is a parent self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis. A full evaluation by a licensed pediatrician or child psychologist is needed to properly assess a child’s attention and activity patterns. This check-in can flag patterns worth discussing.

What age range is this written for?

It’s written for parents and caregivers of school-age children, roughly ages 4 to 17. If your child is a teenager who can reflect on their own patterns, they may also want to try the adult Focus & Energy Check-In alongside this one.

What should I do if I strongly relate to the results?

Talking to your child’s pediatrician is a reasonable next step if these patterns are getting in the way at home or school. They can refer you to a child psychologist or developmental specialist for a full evaluation, which usually includes input from teachers.

Is this the same as the Vanderbilt or Conners scale?

No. The Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale, SNAP-IV, and Conners scales are validated, copyrighted clinical instruments that clinicians administer as one part of a proper evaluation. This check-in is original JobCannon wording, an informal parent self-reflection, and it isn’t a scored clinical instrument.

My child’s teacher has raised similar concerns. Does that matter?

Yes, quite a lot. A real ADHD evaluation looks for evidence of these patterns in more than one setting, home and school, not just one. If a teacher has noticed similar things independently, that’s worth mentioning to a pediatrician alongside your own observations.

Isn’t every kid sometimes hyperactive or distracted?

Yes, which is exactly why a checklist can’t diagnose. What distinguishes a clinical picture is the pattern across settings, the degree it interferes with daily life, and that it isn’t better explained by something else, sleep, anxiety, or a recent life change can all look similar. That sorting-out is a clinician’s job, not a quiz’s.

How long does the check-in take?

About 5 minutes, it’s 22 questions covering attention, activity level, impulsivity, and everyday impact at home and school. You get an instant summary plus general pointers for finding support if you want to take it further.

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