ADHD Check for My Child

SNAP-IV (Swanson, Nolan and Pelham Rating Scale — 26-item)

⏱ 5–7 min 26 questions Free · Private

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About this check

The SNAP-IV is one of the most widely used parent- and teacher-rated ADHD scales. The 26-item version covers inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and oppositional-defiant traits. Cutoffs are based on parent-rating norms.

Important: This is a screener for parents — a clinical ADHD assessment for a child also involves teacher ratings, school observation, and ruling out other causes. A positive screen is the start of that conversation, not a diagnosis.

What your score means

No subscale at cutoff · score 0–5

None of the three subscales reached the clinical cutoff. The pattern you are describing does not, on this screen, look like clinical-level ADHD or oppositional traits.

One subscale at cutoff · score 6–13

At least one of the three subscales reached the clinical cutoff. This is the point at which a fuller ADHD (or oppositional-defiant) assessment is worth pursuing.

Multiple subscales at cutoff · score 14–26

Multiple subscales reached cutoff. This pattern — inattention + hyperactivity, or ADHD-like traits + oppositional traits — is common in children who benefit most from structured support.

How it works

For each item, pick the rating that best describes your child's behaviour over the past month.

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