Continuous Performance Tests Reveal ADHD Differences, Not Standalone Diagnoses
Bioengineer.org
Continuous performance tests (CPTs) can detect measurable differences in children with ADHD, such as reaction-time variability and error rates, but no single CPT format is specific enough to diagnose an individual child on its own. These tests provide objective data that complement clinical assessments, though newer systems with features like virtual classrooms or eye tracking require further validation. The review highlights that ADHD may involve fluctuating attention rather than a consistent deficit, explaining why group differences are clear but individual diagnostic accuracy remains limited.
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