ADHD Tests
 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is becoming a more common condition among children and adults, as more information is uncovered about this complicated condition. ADHD tests are becoming more "normal" as health care providers become more educated about the symptoms and consequences of leaving this condition untreated.
Health care professionals use ADHD tests to diagnose not only the condition itself, but also its severity and the presence of other conditions like anxiety and depression. Common ADHD tests are:
- TOVA Test - The Test of Variables of Attention is one of the most popular tests used. It is a computerized test that measures the patient's attentiveness and distractibility.
- Bender Gestalt Test - The Bender Gestalt Test is used to help identify developmental disorders by having the patient replicate drawings, and then measuring the response to concentration, distractibility, and reactions to mistakes.
- DSM-IV Criteria - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is a standardized manual that many health care providers use to determine not only ADHD, but also other common mental health disorders.
- WISC-R IQ Test - The Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children is most commonly used as a supplemental diagnostic tool to determine a person's intelligence.
- WRAT - Wide Range Achievement Test evaluates the patient's ability to perform a variety of tasks and their reaction to each.
These ADHD tests are not guaranteed diagnostic tools, but are commonly used to help aid in providing a proper diagnosis and the development of effective treatment options. Speak to your health care provider for more ADHD information to learn more about these tests and what treatment options are available to you.
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