title: Diagnostic Utility of the Pediatric Attention Disorders Diagnostic Screener.
abstract: The Pediatric Attention Disorders Diagnostic Screener (PADDS) is an evidence-based screener of attention and executive functioning that combines computer-based Target Tests of Executive Function (TTEFs; Target Recognition, Target Sequencing, and Target Tracking) with parent and teacher behavioral reports to efficiently screen children ages 6 to 12 for ADHD. The present study is the first to examine the utility of the TTEFs in predicting ADHD status.
  
  
  
  The PADDS TTEFs were administered to 76 children (age = 6-12) with ADHD and 76 matched controls. Logistic regression and diagnostic efficiency statistics were used to evaluate the ability of the three TTEFs to predicted ADHD status.
  
  
  
  All three TTEFs significantly discriminated ADHD participants from controls, but each had a different diagnostic efficiency profile. Classification accuracy was improved when results of all three TTEFs were combined.
  
  
  
  The PADDS is a promising tool for quickly and reliably screening for ADHD in clinic and school settings.
authors.affiliation: 1 University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Erik
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Newman
authors.affiliation: 2 Rutgers University, Piscataway, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Linda A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Reddy
mesh_terms: D001288:Attention / Q000502:physiology; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D002648:Child; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D056344:Executive Function / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D021641:Recognition, Psychology / Q000502:physiology; D012044:Regression Analysis
keywords: ADHD; attention; executive functioning; neuropsychological assessment; pediatric