How Is a Computerized Attention Test Used in the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder?

The computerization of attention tasks has allowed clinicians to incorporate objective data into evaluations for ADD/Hyperactivity. These measures require the subject to cope with demands for self-control and sustained attention. Clinicians should consider practicality, reliability, and robustness of standardization in selecting a computerized test. A well-researched approach to computerized assessment, the Gordon Diagnostic System (GDS), is described. Case histories are presented which illustrate the contribution of GDS data to the evaluation and treatment monitoring of children referred for ADD/Hyperactivity.