Assessments for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: use of objective measurements

Aims and methodTo appraise the value of additional information from objective measurements (QbTest system) in the clinical assessment of children and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Two groups of ADHD assessments were compared. In the first group, assessments were undertaken without objective measures, whereas in the second group objective measures were added to the assessment. Practice outcomes were followed up over 1 year.ResultsObjective measures improve differentiating between ADHD and other conditions whose symptoms are known to overlap with ADHD. Objective measurements reduce the risk of unidentified ADHD (P < 0.0035) as measured by subsequent rates of revised diagnosis over a 12-month period.Clinical implicationsIntroducing objective measurements into the clinical assessment of ADHD provides an increased robustness of the clinical diagnosis strengthening clinical decisions for treatment interventions.

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Emotion Regulation and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Emotion Regulation and Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents ◽

10.1093/med:psych/9780198765844.003.0006 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 113-128

Author(s):

Blossom Fernandes ◽

Roseann Tan-Mansukhani ◽

Cecilia A. Essau

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Emotion Regulation ◽

Executive Functions ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Emotion Dysregulation ◽

Clinical Implications ◽

Emotional States ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Prefrontal Cortical ◽

The Relationship

Chapter 6 describes emotion dysregulation features which are associated with children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In ADHD adaptive emotion regulation processes are impaired; this negatively impacts the individual’s ability to flexibly select, attend, and appraise emotionally evocative stimuli. This is identified as emotion dysregulation, which occurs when individuals fail to alter emotional states that affect behaviours necessary for achieving one’s goals. This review also examines the relationship between executive functions and emotion dysregulation in ADHD. Successful modulation of emotion occurs as a result of intact executive functions; however, ADHD is characterized by poor executive functions as a result of deficits in the prefrontal cortical networks. Along with describing neural mechanisms associated with ADHD, this review also focuses on the development of emotion dysregulation, clinical implications and current interventions.

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Clinical assessment of Hispanic youth diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other externalizing disorders.

Psychological testing of Hispanics: Clinical, cultural, and intellectual issues (2nd ed.). ◽

10.1037/14668-009 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 153-169 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

José J. Cabiya ◽

Nanet M. López-Córdova

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Clinical Assessment ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Externalizing Disorders ◽

Hispanic Youth ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder

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Multi-disciplinary assessment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a tertiary assessment package

Psychiatric Bulletin ◽

10.1192/pb.23.7.421 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 23 (7) ◽

pp. 421-424 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

H. Kat ◽

Clay Frake ◽

Rebecca Sawtell

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Pilot Project ◽

Clinical Implications ◽

Assessment Protocol ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Set Up

Aims and methodA tertiary assessment package was set up for the more equivocal cases of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who present with problems of inattention, impulsivity and overactivity. The structure of the three-day package was discussed, with an analysis of our experience in assessing 12 children using the pilot project. The package and Its use in clinical practice are presented.ResultsThe pilot project described can be modified into a two-day package.Clinical implicationsAssessment of ADHD conducted in multiple settings inherently has many advantages over single clinic assessment. We suggest that such an assessment protocol can be conducted cost effectively.

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