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The Full Library of ADHD Tests and Assessments for Related Conditions

What medical ADHD tests help doctors diagnose symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Diagnosing ADHD is a nuanced and time-intensive process, when done right. It takes patience and many different tools, including these 5 types of assessments administered by practitioners ranging from psychologists to occupational therapists to pediatricians.

3 Comments: The Full Library of ADHD Tests and Assessments for Related Conditions

  1. Disappointed that you include examples of standardized tests and lists of what kinds of observations are made by every profession except OT. You make it sound like OTs are unprofessional, only asking questions and making observations. Here is a partial list of tests OTs use:
    Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency
    Peabody Developmental Motor Scales
    Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration
    Sensory Processing Measure
    The Sensory Profile
    Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT)
    Motor-Free Visual Perception Test
    Evaluation of Childrens Handwriting (ETCH)
    along with clinical observations, parent/teacher interviews, etc

  2. The Children’s Memory Scales are outdated. Consider the Test of Memory and Learning-2nd Edition.

    Claudia R. McCulloch, Ph.D.

    1. Agree about the Children’s Memory Scale. Also consider the CHAMP (Child and Adolescent Memory Profile), although recognition memory only – not recall. Also consider using the TEA-Ch 2 (Test of Everyday Attention for Children – 2nd Edition), which examines the differences between sustained and selective attention, switching attention and dual task attention. This generates useful information for teachers and parents and children themselves on where their vulnerabilities are and is useful for recommendations for support.

      Amanda Owen, Developmental Neuropsychologist

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