Assessment of ADHD: A Neuropsychological Perspective
Dennis Kade
Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents
New Kent, Virginia
Running head: ASSESSMENT OF ADHD: A NEUROPSYCH PERSPECTIVE
Abstract
Research and clinical trials of neurofeedback for Attention Deficit Disorder
(ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been
criticized for several flaws. These include lack of rigor and specificity in
the diagnosis of the primary condition, failure to assess comorbidity (which
is highly related to prognosis) and use of outcome measures that are not
accepted as valid in the broader field of ADD/ADHD research. Expanded
assessment of these disorders is necessary to follow Lubar's recommendations
for selecting appropriate patients for treatment, document generalization
and establish credibility in the treatment of the Attention Deficit
Disorders. A model is presented that can be used in the clinic or lab to
assess individuals pre and post
