Optimal Psychiatry & Wellness is excited to offer one of the best objective tests for Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Since an ADHD diagnosis involves using a particular class of medications called, Psychostimulants, we take extra care to get an objective test and a thorough, detailed assessment to obtain or confirm the diagnosis of ADHD. Psychostimulants have a lot of benefits and risks involved with their usage. Hence an accurate and appropriate diagnosis of ADHD is essential before its use.
The T.O.V.A. is the most widely used objective neuropsychological assessment measure of attention in the world, and is considered the “Gold Standard” among measures of its type. T.O.V.A. is an objective, accurate, and FDA cleared continuous performance test (CPT) that measures the key components of attention and inhibitory control. Our qualified healthcare providers use it to aid in assessing and evaluating treatment for attention deficits, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in children and adults.
The T.O.V.A. test is a culture- and language-free, sufficiently long (21.6-minute) computerized test. The T.O.V.A. Responses to visual stimuli are recorded with a unique, highly accurate (±1 ms) micro switch using a button. The test is used to measure a number of variables involving the test takers response to either a visual or auditory stimulus. The .O.V.A. calculates response time variability (consistency), response time (speed), commissions (impulsivity), and omissions (focus and vigilance). These calculations are then compared to a similar age and gender-matched normative sample and to a sample population of individuals independently diagnosed with ADHD. These comparison results are used to create an immediately available, easy-to-read report.
Optimal Psychiatry has partnered with TOVA to ensure through an objective test (TOVA) and a subjective assessment (Assessment with your provider) that the diagnosis of ADHD is accurate. Many practices are only using a subjective assessment.
Initial Tova Test: $200 (This test will help aid and confirm a possible ADHD diagnosis).
Follow-up Tova Test: $175 (These are used to assess how well your current psychostimulant or medication works and can aid in dosage adjustment recommendations and if your ADHD symptoms are better under control)
If this is your first time taking the Tova, we recommend getting a good night’s rest and a good meal 1 to 2 hours before taking the test. Also, we recommend not taking any caffeine or coffee before the test, as this test is the most accurate when not on a stimulant. If you are already diagnosed with ADHD and this is a follow up test on how your medications are working, it is okay to take the test while using your stimulant.
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