When a child is being evaluated for ADHD, parents may hear about questionnaires, interviews and testing tools used to better understand attention and behavior.
QB testing is a computerized assessment that provides objective information about attention, impulsivity and activity while a child completes a structured task. The results give the clinician another source of information to consider alongside the other parts of an ADHD evaluation.
QB testing does not diagnose ADHD on its own. A complete evaluation also considers symptoms, functioning at home and school, clinical history, parent and teacher input and other possible explanations for a child’s concerns.
Objective Information
Adds measurable data to the evaluation.
Three Core Areas
Attention, impulsivity and activity.
Part of a Bigger Picture
Used alongside clinical evaluation.
QbTest is an FDA-cleared, computer-based medical technology that measures attention, impulsivity and activity. During the assessment, the child completes an attention task on a computer while movement is measured.
The report compares the child’s performance with normative data from people of the same age and sex at birth. The value of QB testing is not a simple “yes” or “no” answer. It provides objective information that a clinician can interpret alongside interviews, rating scales, school information and the rest of the evaluation.
The computer task provides information about patterns in attention and response consistency.
Responses during the task provide data related to impulse control.
Movement is tracked during the test to provide objective activity information.
Results are interpreted as one part of a broader ADHD evaluation—not on their own.
QB testing combines a computerized attention task with movement measurement. The goal is to provide the clinician with objective data that can be considered alongside the more subjective information gathered from parents, teachers and the child.
Response patterns during the computer task provide information related to sustained attention.
Incorrect or premature responses can contribute information about impulsive responding.
Movement is measured while the child completes the task.
The system records how the person responds throughout the structured test.
The report compares performance with an age- and sex-at-birth-matched normative control group.
A report is generated for the clinician to review alongside other evaluation information.
ADHD is diagnosed through a broader clinical process. AAP guidance emphasizes symptoms and impairment in more than one setting, with information from parents or guardians, teachers and other relevant professionals.
Clinicians also consider other conditions that may coexist with ADHD or contribute to similar concerns. QB testing can add objective information to that process, but it should be interpreted alongside the rest of the clinical evaluation.
Different pieces of information help create a more complete picture of the child.
The child or adolescent completes a structured task on a computer.
The exact task differs by age group. Qbtech describes a child version and an adolescent/adult version with different cognitive demands.
While the task is being completed, the system also measures physical activity.
That means the resulting report considers more than responses on a screen—it includes objective movement information as well
Once the assessment is complete, a report is generated for the clinician.
The report is then interpreted in the context of the broader evaluation rather than being treated as an independent diagnosis.
QbTest typically takes about 15–20 minutes, depending on the child’s age and the version of the task used. Your family may spend longer at the office for check-in, instructions or other parts of the evaluation.
The task is completed on a computer in the clinic.
The QB testing task itself is designed to be relatively brief.
The child receives instructions before beginning the assessment.
The provider uses the report as part of the broader clinical picture,
Not every child with attention or behavior concerns needs QB testing. Whether the assessment may be useful depends on the child’s age, the broader evaluation and the provider’s clinical judgment.
QbTest is FDA-cleared for individuals ages 6 through 60, but that does not mean every child in that range needs the test.
QB testing may be considered when a provider wants additional objective information as part of an ADHD evaluation or follow-up.
Your pediatric office will let you know whether there are any specific instructions before QB testing. In general, it helps for a child to arrive rested and ready to complete a short computer-based task.
Do not stop, start or change ADHD medication unless your child’s healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so. If you are unsure what your child should do with medication on the day of testing, call the office before the appointment.
If you have questions about medication, food, sleep or appointment timing, call your pediatric office before the test rather than changing your child’s routine on your own.
QbTest generates a report after the computerized assessment is completed. The report provides objective information related to attention, impulsivity and activity and compares performance with normative data.
Your clinician can then review those results alongside information already gathered during the ADHD evaluation.
The report should not be interpreted as a simple pass/fail result. It is another source of information that may help your provider better understand the pattern of concerns being evaluated.
If your family is concerned about attention, impulsivity, activity level, behavior or school performance, the first goal is not simply to “get a QB test.”
The goal is to understand what is happening with your child.
A pediatric ADHD evaluation may include parent and teacher information, medical and developmental history, standardized rating tools, consideration of other conditions and—when clinically appropriate—objective tools such as QB testing.
QB testing is a computerized assessment that provides objective information related to attention, impulsivity and activity. QbTest combines a computer task with movement tracking and generates a report for clinical review.
No. QB testing provides objective information that can support an ADHD evaluation, but it does not diagnose ADHD by itself. The results must be interpreted alongside clinical history, symptoms and information from multiple settings.
QbTest typically takes about 15–20 minutes, depending on age and the task version used. Your total time at the office may be longer.
QbTest provides objective information related to the three core ADHD symptom domains it is designed to measure: attention, impulsivity and activity.
The child completes a structured computer-based attention task while the system measures movement. Qbtech uses different task paradigms for younger children and adolescents/adults.
Not necessarily. Whether QB testing is useful depends on the individual child, the clinical evaluation and provider judgment.
Do not change or stop medication unless your child’s healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so. Contact the office for the practice’s testing instructions.
The QbTest report is generated after the assessment is completed. Your clinician then interprets the report alongside the other information gathered during the evaluation. Ask your office how and when results will be reviewed with your family.
QB testing is available at our Sylacauga, Chelsea and Valleydale Road offices. Call the office most convenient for your family to ask about current provider availability and next steps.
QB testing provides objective information. ADHD evaluation considers the whole child.
Clinical evaluation + family input + school input + objective data when appropriate
If your child is being evaluated for attention or ADHD concerns, contact your pediatric office to ask whether QB testing may be part of the evaluation process.
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