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Copeland Symptom List for Adult ADD

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The Copeland Symptom List is a comprehensive self-assessment designed to highlight traits commonly associated with Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD). Rather than providing a single total score, this tool offers a domain-specific snapshot of how attention-related challenges may show up across different areas of your life.
 

63 Questions
 

Who It’s For:

Adults (18+) who want a deeper understanding of how ADHD-related traits may be affecting focus, organization, emotional regulation, and relationships.
 

Duration:

Approximately 10–12 minutes
 

What It Measures:

The Copeland Symptom List explores potential difficulties across eight distinct categories:
 

  1. Inattention / Distractibility – Trouble sustaining attention, following instructions, or staying mentally focused

  2. Impulsivity – Acting without thinking, difficulty with delay of gratification

  3. Activity Level Problems – Restlessness, fidgeting, or a constant sense of internal motion

  4. Noncompliance – Struggles with rules, authority, or completing tasks that feel imposed

  5. Underachievement / Disorganization / Learning Problems – Difficulty managing time, staying organized, or achieving goals despite ability

  6. Emotional Difficulties – Mood swings, frustration tolerance, or emotional reactivity

  7. Poor Peer Relations – Struggles with social connection, interpreting cues, or maintaining friendships

  8. Impaired Family Relations – Conflict, communication breakdowns, or feeling misunderstood at home
     

Score Interpretation

Unlike other screeners, the Copeland Symptom List does not generate a total score. Instead, it calculates the percentage of symptoms reported within each domain.
 

  • 35–49%: Mild to moderate difficulties

  • 50–69%: Moderate to severe difficulties

  • 70% and above: Major interference with daily life and functioning
     

Next Steps

This screener helps identify how ADD/ADHD-related challenges may affect your life—not just through focus or impulsivity, but also in emotional regulation, organization, and relationships. High scores in one or more domains may suggest that these struggles are more disruptive than they appear on the surface.

If your results fall into the moderate or major difficulty ranges, consider discussing them with a qualified professional. Many adults with ADHD go undiagnosed for years, but meaningful support and change are possible at any stage.


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