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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Researchers from Chang Gung Children's Hospital provide details of new studies and findings in the area of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
June 18th, 2007
Fresh data on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are presented in the report "Psychometric study of the test of variables of attention: preliminary findings on Taiwanese children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental disorder in children. Unfortunately, reliable means of measuring attention and impulsivity to help with diagnoses are scarce," scientists in Linkou, Taiwan report. "The test of variables of attention (TOVA) is a computer-administered continuous performance test measuring attention and impulsivity, designed to avoid confounding arising from language processing skills or...
Source: Mental Health Weekly Digest (2007-06-18)
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