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WellbeingResearch-grade· 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.

Child Focus & Activity Check-In, Free 22-Question Self-Reflection

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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The basics

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.

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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.’

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.

Closely related on JobCannon: Focus & Energy Check-In (Adult), Neurotype Check-In, Executive Function Check-In, Sensory Sensitivity Profile, and Parenting Style Test.

What you get

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)
Whether inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive patterns lead for your child
A starting point for a conversation with your child’s pediatrician or teacher

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📚Scientific validation

Child Focus & Activity Check-In is grounded in published psychometric research:

Child Focus & Activity Check-In

JobCannon-original 22-item questionnaire completed by a parent or caregiver about a child, grounded in the public DSM-5 ADHD symptom-domain structure (inattention; hyperactivity-impulsivity). It does not reproduce the copyrighted Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale, SNAP-IV, or Conners scales, and JobCannon has not run an independent reliability or validity study of its own online administration.

American Psychiatric Association (2013). Defines the two ADHD symptom domains (inattention; hyperactivity-impulsivity, 9 criteria each) and requires evidence across 2+ settings before age 12 for a diagnosis — the domain structure this check-in is organized around. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5)

Wolraich, M. L., Hagan, J. F., Allan, C., et al. (2019). AAP clinical practice guideline for diagnosing and treating ADHD in children and adolescents, requiring symptom evidence from both home and school settings. Pediatrics, 144(4), e20192528 source

Polanczyk, G. V., Willcutt, E. G., Salum, G. A., Kieling, C., & Rohde, L. A. (2014). Systematic review and meta-regression across three decades estimating worldwide childhood ADHD prevalence around 5-7%, with no evidence of a true rise once methodology is held constant. International Journal of Epidemiology, 43(2), 434-442 source

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Typical Patterns for Their Age
Nothing here stands out from typical childhood development
A Few Patterns Show Up
Some traits are present, but they don’t dominate daily life
Patterns Worth a Conversation
A consistent pattern across attention, activity, or impulse control
Patterns Show Up Strongly
A clear, cross-setting pattern worth a professional evaluation

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