# Screening and evaluation are different

Lesson 2 of [Read an ADHD evaluation listing: the basics](https://adhdevaluations.fyi/academy/adhd-evaluation-listing-basics.md), 12 minutes.

You may meet two terms when you search: screening and evaluation. They are not the same thing. Screening A screening is a short check, often a questionnaire. It suggests whether more assessment is worth doing. The site's guide says it does not give a diagnosis and does not produce a formal report. E…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Read an ADHD evaluation listing: the basics works](https://adhdevaluations.fyi/academy/adhd-evaluation-listing-basics.md).

Also on the [web page](https://adhdevaluations.fyi/academy/adhd-evaluation-listing-basics/screening-and-evaluation).