[The advantages of neuropsychological examination batteries in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder].

INTRODUCTION

The neuropsychological assessment of the functions of attention and the executive functions in patients with clinical features compatible with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is considered a priority study to be able to offer a basic study. It is also necessary to be able to carry out a short- and long-term developmental follow-up of patients.

DEVELOPMENT

An algorithm for diagnosing ADHD is proposed that includes both traditional and computerised tests for assessing the functions of attention and the executive functions. The development of new neuropsychological batteries for this purpose involves the use of several tests in computerised form that offer technical and methodological advantages as regards their use and the later treatment of the data obtained.

CONCLUSIONS

The advantages of computerised assessment include management of answer times, minimum expression of the effect exerted by the researcher, savings in time, accurate and fast scoring, statistical management of new scores, and greater proximity to research programmes.