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More on ADHD
This is an e-mail I got in response to a story I wrote recently about ADHD. I try to pass along information if I get it, so here it is for anyone interested in the topic.
“I read your article, ‘Does your student have an attention disorder?’ and thought you would be interested in learning about the first FDA cleared test that is 90 percent accurate in discriminating the likelihood of ADHD diagnosis, the Quotient ADHD system.
Historically, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been challenging to diagnose because many of the assessment tools rely largely on subjective information from parents and teachers, in addition to clinical evaluation. And as you know, proper ADHD diagnosis is key.
The Quotient™ ADHD System, which originated from McLean Hospital, the largest psychiatric facility at the Harvard Medical School, measures motion and attention state to give objective data on the core symptoms of ADHD: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The takes 15 minutes for children under 13, or 20 minutes for adolescents and adults. The report is available to the clinician in less than a minute to help guide the conversation regarding the treatment plan.
The other novel aspect of the Quotient system is its ability to objectively measure the effects of medication and aid doctors in prescribing optimal dosage. Some doctors use the test to get a baseline measurement of a patient’s symptoms, then retest after medications have been used to see if the drugs are helping.”
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