ADHD Testing and Management
For the longest time, managing attention deficit hyperactive disorder relied solely on subjective information. The process was complex and time-consuming. Then, QbTech provides new solution for this. QbCheck and QbTest are computer-based tests, designed by a team of clinical psychologists to objectively measure the three core ADHD symptoms through in-clinic and remote ADHD testing.
What You Need to Know About the Quantified Behavioral (Qb) Test
The QbTest is a computerized test that assesses impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity using motion tracking. It’s one test that may help in the diagnosis of ADHD
What's QbTest
The Quantified Behavioral (Qb) Test, also called the QbTest, is a computer-based assessment tool used to help diagnose ADHD. Rather than a passive questionnaire, it is an active, computer-based test of impulsivity and attention.
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It takes 20 to 30 minutes and involves motion tracking using a computer, headgear, and a digital camera.
What happens during a test
The test is usually done at a clinician’s office or at home. You’ll watch a short instructional video and take a brief practice test to familiarize yourself with the process.
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During the test, you’ll wear a flexible headband that has a reflective ball attached to the front. Do not wear jewelry or reflective clothing during your QbTest.
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You’ll sit in front of a computer and a camera. The camera will not record you — rather, it will record the movements of the reflective ball that’s attached to the headband you’re wearing.
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During the test, you’ll hold a button — called a responder button — and press it when you see shapes on the computer screen. You’ll be instructed on which shapes to look for before the test.
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There are no right or wrong answers for the QbTest. The test is about tracking how you respond, not what your specific responses are. When you reach the time limit, the test will end, and you’re done. You’ll be at the testing site for an hour. The test itself takes between 20 and 30 minutes.
What do the test scores mean?
The test produces three scores: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Your QbTest scores are compared to those of other people of the same age and sex. A higher-than-average score for your age and sex in any one area may indicate that you have ADHD.
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But ADHD is not diagnosed based on the QbTest alone. These scores are just one part of a full assessment for ADHD.