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Quotient ADHD
System®
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The Quotient ADHD test is now
available for teenagers and adults, as well as children.
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While ADHD is estimated to affect 8 - 12% of school-aged
children in the U.S., the disorder can be difficult to
diagnose because its symptoms often appear as extreme forms
of common behaviors. In addition, doctors frequently
have to rely on information from parents, teachers and
relatives, who may all have different impressions about the
severity and impact of the symptoms.
The Quotient ADHD System is a non-invasive,
office-based FDA-Cleared diagnostic system that employs a
novel set of proprietary technologies that provide objective
and reproducible settings that replicates a classroom or
workplace environment. The data generated by the
Quotient ADHD System directly correlates to brain
function as determined by functional magnetic resonance
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The Quotient ADHD
System is the first FDA-cleared test that accurately and
objectively measures the three core symptoms of ADHD:
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Inattention (difficulty in staying focused and on task) |
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Hyperactivity (difficulty in controlling movement and
sitting still while working) |
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Impulsivity (difficulty inhibiting inappropriate responses)
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During the 15 - 20 minute test, the child sits in front of a
computer screen and is asked to respond to geometric shapes as they
appear. While the child is taking the test, a motion detector
tracks and records the child's movements. Within minutes after
the test is completed, the test responses and movement patterns are
analyzed online and compared to a large database of more than 2,000
children. The doctor and the parent are then provided with an
easy-to-read report on the child's performance that can be revisited
over time.
At your appointment,
Dr. Lochridge will conduct a diagnostic evaluation in which he will
interview the parent and child, obtain a family history and
medication history, and review any previous psychological testing.
The Quotient test is a valuable but optional tool to be used in
conjunction with this psychiatric evaluation. If you choose to
take the test as part of Dr. Lochridge's complete
evaluation, the cost for the test is $150. If you
choose to take the test and have the results sent to
you or to another doctor, the cost for the test is
$225. Please call
Millie about scheduling options. |
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If you would like to read more about the Quotient
ADHD system, click the button below.
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