Event Title
Making ADHD Assessment a Little Bit Better: The Much-Neglected Incremental Validity of Assessment Tools as Reported in Published Research
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Location
Memorial Union Ballroom 214C
Start Date
16-10-2021 9:25 AM
End Date
16-10-2021 9:35 AM
Description
Most ADHD evaluators employ a battery of tests, rather than a single indicator, to make diagnostic decisions. However, the extent to which specific tests actually improve the accuracy of diagnosis is rarely, if ever, addressed in the literature. We argue this is a serious omission, as such research has the potential to reduce the cost and time associated with ADHD assessment, while improving its accuracy. We report on a review of 16 such studies, where the lead author evaluated the incremental validity of tests by several means. Based on the analysis, symptom reports from a collateral source and data from continuous performance tests (CPTs) demonstrated incremental validity over self-reports and clinical interviews, while measures of intellectual and executive functioning did not.
Making ADHD Assessment a Little Bit Better: The Much-Neglected Incremental Validity of Assessment Tools as Reported in Published Research
Memorial Union Ballroom 214C
Most ADHD evaluators employ a battery of tests, rather than a single indicator, to make diagnostic decisions. However, the extent to which specific tests actually improve the accuracy of diagnosis is rarely, if ever, addressed in the literature. We argue this is a serious omission, as such research has the potential to reduce the cost and time associated with ADHD assessment, while improving its accuracy. We report on a review of 16 such studies, where the lead author evaluated the incremental validity of tests by several means. Based on the analysis, symptom reports from a collateral source and data from continuous performance tests (CPTs) demonstrated incremental validity over self-reports and clinical interviews, while measures of intellectual and executive functioning did not.