ADHD Testing
A diagnostic assessment for ADHD involves three main parts: gathering a clinical history through an interview with your clinician, an objective measurement of symptoms, and the completion of one or more rating scales.
What is QbCheck?
QbCheck is a CE marked and FDA-cleared test measuring all three core ADHD symptom domains; hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. It is used when evaluating ADHD symptoms and measuring response to ADHD treatment.
Both the in-clinic and remote version involve a 15 or 20-minute computer-based task that measures your (or your child’s) ability to maintain attention and impulse control. Meanwhile, the webcam built into the laptop tracks movements, and therefore activity, during the test. The results are based on a comparison of your (or your child’s) performance with data from other people of the same sex and age.
What does the test set up look like?
You can complete the test on a Windows laptop or Mac with a built-in webcam. It must meet the minimum specification requirements for the ADHD assessment.
What do QbCheck results look like?
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How quickly can you see results?
The test results are produced instantly and indicated through a report that compares the test-takers results to an age and sex-matched norm group. The test-takers score is also compared to an ADHD clinical cohort to produce a Total Symptom Score. Clinicians receive a single page report which includes 5 norm-group comparison scores linked to hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. DSM-5 rating scale responses accompany the report.
How to prepare for testing
• Try to ensure adequate sleep the night before the test.
• Avoid consuming excessive amounts of caffeine the day of the test.
• If you are to be tested while on ADHD medication, please ensure that you take the medication as directed. Our clinic will schedule the test a specific number of hours after the medication is taken, depending on the type of medication.
• For a child, explain that they will be completing a task on a computer which is not designed to be exciting.