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The ADHD Routine Quiz: Discover What's Working, What's Not, and What to Do Next

Take this quiz and get results that explain the struggles, validate your experience, and give you simple tips to make life smoother right away

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Question 1 of 8

How do your mornings usually go?

A

Every morning is a meltdown- we start the day in chaos

B

It’s a toss-up: some mornings are OK, others feel like a tornado.

C

Mornings are a little rushed, but mostly manageable.

D

We have a solid morning rhythm — not perfect, but pretty smooth.

Question 2 of 8

What happens when your child finishes one activity and needs to move to the next (like getting ready, starting homework, etc.)?

A

Transitions are constant battles — my child resists every time.

B

It depends on the day — I often have to nag or bribe.

C

With reminders or prompts, they usually follow through eventually.

D

Transitions are mostly smooth — we have a clear system in place.

Question 3 of 8

After school time usually looks like…

A

Total screen takeover or emotional reactions. It’s the hardest part of the day.

B

We both feel burned out and just wing it until dinner.

C

We have a loose structure — not perfect, but not a disaster.

D

We’ve figured out an after-school rhythm that works for them.

Question 4 of 8

 

When your child resists a routine (bedtime, chores, getting dressed, etc.), how do you usually respond?

A

I usually end up yelling, giving in, or feeling defeated.

B

I try different things, but nothing really sticks.

C

I have some go-to strategies, but they don’t always work.

D

I stay calm, and we use strategies that usually help.

Question 5 of 8

How consistent is your routine from day to day?

A

It’s different every single day — there’s no real pattern.

B

I try to keep a routine, but it often falls apart.

C

We have some structure, but I’m still figuring it out.

D

We stick to a routine that fits our child — with room for flexibility.

Question 6 of 8

What’s bedtime like at your house?

A

It’s a nightly warzone — arguing, avoiding, tears.

B

We go through the motions, but it’s exhausting.

C

Bedtime isn’t great, but at least they’re asleep eventually.

D

We have a routine that helps them wind down (most nights).

Question 7 of 8

When your child’s energy or focus changes, how does your routine handle it?

A

It doesn’t — everything falls apart.

B

I notice the changes, but our routine doesn’t shift with them yet.

C

We adjust sometimes, but it’s hit or miss.

D

We’ve shaped our routine so it flexes with their needs most of the time.

Question 8 of 8

How confident do you feel that your current routine is helping your child build life skills (independence, time awareness, emotional regulation, etc.)?

A

Not confident at all — we’re in survival mode.

B

I know it’s not ideal, but I don’t know what else to do.

C

We’re working on it — a few things are helping.

D

I see signs that our routine is helping them grow and they need less prompting.

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