Auditory Attention Self-Assessment

Welcome to our Auditory Attention Self-Assessment. This questionnaire is designed to help you reflect on your experiences with focusing on spoken information, following verbal instructions, and concentrating in environments with various sounds. This assessment is suitable for individuals aged 6 years and above.

Please read each statement carefully and select the option that best describes you or the person being assessed. There are no right or wrong answers, just honest reflections of typical behaviors related to how you process and respond to sounds.

Start Your Self-Assessment (20 Questions)

1. How often do you find it difficult to understand conversations in noisy environments (e.g., crowded rooms, cafes)?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

2. Do you often miss parts of spoken instructions, even when someone is speaking directly to you?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

3. How frequently do you have to ask people to repeat themselves?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

4. Are you easily distracted by background sounds (e.g., TV, music, conversations) when trying to concentrate?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

5. How would you describe your ability to remember a short series of verbal instructions?

Very good Good Fair Poor

6. Do you often misunderstand what people say, leading to confusion or errors?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

7. How often do you find yourself drifting off or daydreaming during lectures, meetings, or long conversations?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

8. Do you have difficulty picking out a specific sound or voice when multiple sounds are present?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

9. How often do you need to take notes or write things down immediately after hearing them to remember them?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

10. Do you find it hard to ignore irrelevant sounds (e.g., clock ticking, outside traffic) when you need to focus?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

11. How often do you struggle to follow the plot of a movie or TV show if there are many characters or overlapping dialogues?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

12. Do you have difficulty remembering names or numbers after hearing them only once?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

13. How often do you feel overwhelmed or fatigued by loud or chaotic sound environments?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

14. Do you tend to mishear words or phrases, even in clear listening conditions?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

15. How often do you find it hard to follow instructions that involve multiple steps given verbally?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

16. Do you often lose your train of thought during conversations?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

17. Are you easily startled by unexpected sounds?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

18. How often do you have trouble remembering song lyrics or spoken passages accurately?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

19. Do you find it difficult to concentrate on spoken material (e.g., podcasts, audiobooks) without visual aids?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

20. How often do you need a very quiet environment to focus on auditory tasks (e.g., phone calls, studying)?

Never or rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

Important Disclaimer: This online self-assessment is designed to help you reflect on behaviors related to auditory attention. It is not a diagnostic tool and cannot provide a definitive diagnosis for any condition. For a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment plan, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional, such as an audiologist, psychologist, or psychiatrist.