Targeted Testing News

Our adolescent and adult versions of executive function and auditory attention screening measures are nearing completion. Check back often for important updates.

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Peer Review

Review from the National Psychologist More…

School Psychologist Article

A current article, Published in The School Psychologist, Summer 2008 Issue More…

PADDS Concurrent Validity Presentation

APA 2008 Presentation on Concurrent Validity of the PADDS More…

Upcoming Events

We have three major reviews coming up, we will post them on the website after they are published, check back often.
We have a fMRI Study starting soon.

At Targeted Testing, we are developing and researching a new line of computer administered and evidence-based assessments systems that are used in the screening of psychological disorders.

Our primary developmental approach consists of two main areas of focus. The first relates to integrating an updated construct of the disorders and the specific criteria, while the second addresses the question of how to enhance diagnostic accuracy in an efficient manner.

The strengths of our approach lie in our methods of merging multiple, proven measures with high Psychometric utility, and our actuarial approach to incremental validity using Bayesian reasoning and likelihood ratios. In this manner, every aspect of the assessment's non-redundant information can contribute to the quantitative probability either for or against a diagnosis in such a way to improve outcomes.

WHAT CLINICIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE PADDS SYSTEM:

The PADDS system represents a clear advancement over existing computerized performance tests for ADHD. The colors, sounds, and videogame-like format of the Target Tests appeal to children without compromising the sensitivity and specificity of the tests. The reporting feature of the PADDS system also signals the future of evidence-based diagnostic screening. To my knowledge, the PADDS system is the first of its kind to include actuarial tools (diagnostic likelihood ratios, a nomogram, and posttest probability) in its reporting feature. This user-friendly reporting feature provides a step-by-step process for understanding how results from behavioral reports and the Target Tests influence the probability of ADHD. I have found this feature to be invaluable when screening for ADHD, as well as for diagnostic decision making when used as part of a comprehensive evaluation.

Jason J. Washburn, Ph.D. ABPP
Chicago Childrens Clinic
Chicago, IL

See More… Reviews

Listed below are demos for the proper use of the PADDS program, please take the time to review them.

The demos are in Power Point pps form. The last link "Download all Forms" is a downloadable executable (no Power Point needed), you can download it and review the demos at your leisure:

PADDS Links

Sample Reports(pdf)

Forms and Protocols (pdf)

PADDS Research