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Cardiff and Vale Adult ADHD Service becomes the first to offer adult ADHD services in Wales. Our clinical team members Penny Lazell and Teresa Hayes recently installed QbTest at the service in Cardiff.

📸 Here are some pictures from the day. We’re thrilled to now be able to help adults in Cardiff seeking ADHD treatment and care.

“With the support of Tony Lloyd, we're championing neurodiversity and providing vital care for individuals with ADHD,” says Nicola Jayne Little, founder of Celebrate Difference.

📹 In this video, she shares how the service started and the important role the ADHD Foundation played in establishing it: https://ow.ly/FUnO50SFFsC


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Community highlight: Celebrate Difference | Qbtech Nicola, founder of non-profit ADHD social enterprise Celebrate Difference, shares how the service started and the important role the ADHD...

“QbTest is providing fresh hope for parents seeking an ADHD diagnosis for their child” - according to the latest news story from ITV.

Being a part of something that improves the lives of ADHD patients, families and clinicians makes us incredibly proud. QbTest is now in NICE draft guidance for ADHD assessment.

Watch the full video: https://ow.ly/FBjM50SEPeR

What is the online test that could speed up ADHD diagnosis for children as young as six? - Latest From ITV News Watch the latest from ITV News - Known as the QbTest, the assessment tracks patients' movements while measuring the three main symptoms of ADHD, and has been recommended for use on the NHS.

📢 We’re proud to announce QbTest is now in NICE draft guidance for ADHD assessment! 👏

Our objective test could cut diagnosis time for young people from years to just 6 months. 📉🌟

Read more on the breakthrough for both clinicians & patients:

https://www.nice.org.uk/news/articles/nice-recommends-digital-technology-to-help-diagnose-adhd-in-children-and-young-people

👧👦 Children with developmental concerns may find certain activities in school or at home more difficult. Identifying the cause is important and ruling ADHD in or out can help. 🔬✅

However, demand for ADHD evaluation can be high and there may be significant delays between positive screening results and receiving diagnostic services.

💻 Telehealth can help to accelerate the pathway to early diagnosis, intervention, and treatment.

A 2022 study by La Valle et al., concluded that telehealth can help families in remote locations to access “timely clinical expertise and specialty input".

🔗 Learn more about remote ADHD testing with Qbtech: https://ow.ly/FKfq50Stj7G

QbTest Telehealth Virtual ADHD Test | Qbtech Demand for ADHD telehealth testing continues to grow. Our remote ADHD test, powered by QbCheck, provides you with objective data on your patients' symptoms. Find out more

In our new guide, we outline some of the things to consider if you’re integrating objective testing into your ADHD care pathway.

You’ll discover:

🌟 Where to integrate objective tests in your pathway.

🌟 How objective tests fit with subjective measures.

🌟 How to resource objective testing.

🌟 Benefits of introducing objective testing to your pathway.

Learn this, and more, in our new guide: https://ow.ly/fSLH50StiRY

Did you know that there are three subtypes of ADHD?

👉 Primarily hyperactive-impulsive ADHD presentation

👉 Primarily inattentive ADHD presentation (previously called ADD)

👉 Combined presentation

Although all three subtypes are ADHD, their symptoms can differ. Primarily hyperactive-impulsive ADHD is the type most people are more familiar with. Typical symptoms include fidgeting, interrupting, and struggling with sitting still.

Primarily inattentive ADHD is more closely related to concentration and focus. Patients may struggle with memory, losing things, and organization.

Combined presentation is a combination of the two.

During an evaluation for ADHD, clinicians will ask patients about symptoms relating to each subtype, to identify which diagnosis is most suitable. An objective test like QbTest can also help with this, as data is available on each of the core symptoms of ADHD.



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ADHD is a highly treatable condition. However, for those using stimulant or non-stimulant medications, a regular supply of their medications is critical.

Sometimes a specific brand of medication may be unavailable, but a similar or non-branded alternative can be prescribed.

Whilst it is understandable to be nervous about such changes, objective testing can help.

Tests like QbTest can be used in treatment management, supporting clinicians to identify optimal doses, even when medication might need a change due to supply issues.

The London-based Achieving for Children team introduced QbTest to their ADHD care pathway in a one-year pilot.

They reported:

✅ An 82% reduction in school observations.

✅ A 34% reduction in the number of appointments needed to reach a diagnosis.

✅ Increased confidence in 88% of clinicians when giving a diagnosis.

✅ 88% of clinicians agreed that QbTest should be used routinely as part of the ADHD assessment.

📖 To find out how QbTest helped, see: www.qbtech.com/blog/demonstrating-efficiencies-in-adhd-pathways-a-qbtest-case-study/.

You may be familiar with using objective testing to help diagnose ADHD. However, did you know that objective tests like QbTest can also be used for ADHD treatment management in children and adults?

Clinicians can compare baseline data (before treatment) with test results after treatment has started. This can help with reviewing dosages and assessing treatment effect.

Bijlenga et al. (2015) found that QbTest identified a clinical improvement in 57% of patients after treatment, compared to 40% when ADHD-RS was used (p=0.036).

Learn more: https://ow.ly/2ZJm50SijRE

For many adults diagnosed with ADHD, symptoms complicate romance. Clinical psychologist and ADHD specialist, Dr Aaron Dodini, shares his expertise on how couples with ADHD can build strong bonds and navigate ADHD together

Read about his ‘couples approach’ to treatment and why early intervention is essential in ADHD management and care: https://ow.ly/fxRM50Sig6R

Featured author: Aaron Dodini, Ph.D.

It can be difficult to distinguish between developmental concerns and ADHD in younger children. 🧬🔬

Children can develop at different rates and comparisons with siblings or in the classroom can be unhelpful. This is particularly true when the age range in a classroom can vary by up to 12 months.

🖥️ Remote ADHD testing using telehealth can provide answers even when traveling to a clinic for assessment isn't possible.

Families can undertake testing via telehealth at home, with the results interpreted by a clinician. This can provide families with a diagnosis and answer the question of whether symptoms are linked to ADHD or developmental concerns. 🧠📝

🔗 Learn about the benefits of virtual ADHD testing with our new guide: https://ow.ly/7Jp150SicU8

Understanding how ADHD is treated in children can be complex. However, here are three key principles to remember:
👉 Objective testing can help with diagnosis by comparing the test taker's results with a normative group of the same age and s*x at birth, for accurate diagnosis.

👉Medication may need to be adjusted over time. Objective testing can be used to measure treatment response and inform dosage changes.

👉As well as the treatment plan prescribed by a healthcare professional, some families have found making changes at home can help with symptom management. This might include implementing better routines, eating more healthily, and trying to improve sleep patterns.

"I hope girls see the strengths ADHD can give them" - Jo Steer

In the latest episode of the Rethinking ADHD podcast, our host Simon Mundie and UK-based consultant clinical psychologist Jo Steer discuss the challenges and lived experiences of women and girls with ADHD. 👧👩

🎙️ Now streaming - https://ow.ly/hunF50Sgcfx

Subjective measures for evaluating ADHD in young people rely upon children, parents, and teachers to provide a clear assessment of symptoms. 👧👦

There can be several problems with this approach, including:

👉 Conflicting accounts of behavior and symptoms between school and home.
👉 Children, and the adults around them can find ADHD symptoms difficult to observe or describe to a clinician.
👉 Over or underreporting of symptoms and their effects.

An objective test can provide clinicians with information on symptoms that is independent of patient or family observations. This can help lead to a better informed diagnostic decision.

🗣️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/erzm50Sa16o

🎙️ Episode 4 of Rethinking ADHD podcast is here 🎙️

Our latest episode features renowned US addiction specialist, Heather Hayes as she
shares her lived experiences with ADHD and substance addiction.

Her conversation with Simon Mundie offers invaluable insights and makes for a great listen!

Tune in 👉 https://ow.ly/WfOW50S8ZfN?

Episode 3 of Rethinking ADHD is here! 🎙️🌟

British writer, and television and radio presenter Adrian Chiles discusses his personal ADHD journey, navigating anxiety, rejection sensitivity and dysphoria in this episode of Rethinking ADHD with Simon Mundie.

You don’t want to miss this!

🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Link is in the bio

Finding the right ADHD test for your clinic may seem like a challenge.

However, we’ve taken the hard work out of the search with our online test. You’ll be able to find out which ADHD test could be a fit for your practice. 🏥

Take our quiz: www.qbtech.com/adhd-tests/which-adhd-test-is-right-for-us/

👇 If you’re considering QbTest, this:

☑️ Is great for high volume or regular testing as you can have unlimited users

☑️ Comes with technical and clinical support, with training provided

☑️ Is easy-to-interpret and instantly generates reports

☑️ Is FDA-cleared for diagnosis and treatment evaluation

Objective testing can be used as an effective tool for ADHD medication management, used alongside other clinical measures. By comparing test results before and after treatment commences, clinicians can visually see the impact of medication on symptoms.

Objective testing can also help clinicians to capture symptoms or treatment effects that may not be noticeable to the patient.

This is supported by a study by Martin-Key et al., which compared QbTest with ASRS for reviewing treatment effect. They found that QbTest captured 86% of patients’ treatment effects, compared with only 37% of patients’ improvement on the ASRS rating scale.

Learn about objective ADHD testing: https://ow.ly/9Ba850Rvat7

Many people diagnosed with anxiety find that they also experience symptoms of ADHD and vice versa. Research shows that up to 80% of adults diagnosed with ADHD have at least one other mental health condition. 🧠👥

Anxiety and ADHD share many similar symptoms which can make identification of ADHD more difficult. Plus, the longer ADHD goes undiagnosed, the more problems it potentially creates. 🌩️

Without a thorough evaluation with the use of objective testing, the effects of ADHD and anxiety can lead to a missed diagnosis of one or the other condition. 🔬🧬

🎙️The wait is over and season 2 is here!

The Rethinking ADHD podcast, with Simon Mundie is back with another exciting season.

From finances to nutrition, rejection sensitivity and substance addiction, we're exploring it all.

This week your host Simon Mundie, is in conversation with Maddy Alexander-Grout about various aspects of managing finances, particularly in the context of ADHD.

Listen to the podcast - https://ow.ly/rAwh50RH4kQ?

🎧New episodes out every Wednesday so stay tuned.

❓ Are you considering introducing objective ADHD testing into your clinic but are unsure what test is right for you?

🔦 Today, we’re shining a spotlight on QbCheck. Here’s why clinicians like you are using it in their practice:

☑️ Offers flexibility and accessibility in ADHD care 🧬

☑️ Can be used in-clinic or remotely* 💻

☑️ Is easy to interpret and instantly generates reports 📊

☑️ Is FDA-cleared for diagnosis and treatment monitoring for ages 6-60 👦🧓

To discover if QbCheck is right for your clinic, take our online test today.👇
https://www.qbtech.com/adhd-tests/which-adhd-test-is-right-for-us/

By answering a few questions about your clinic and patients you’ll find out which of our ADHD tests is best suited to your practice.


*US based clinics may access QbCheck remote capabilities via QbTest Telehealth powered by QbCheck. Terms and Conditions apply.

With today being Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, it’s a great time to highlight the importance of ADHD testing and the difference that a clinical evaluation can make to a child’s life 👦👧

🎓 Concerns over ADHD are often first raised in school settings. In education, children are expected to concentrate, perform well, and be compared to their peers. However, children in a school year can vary in age by up to 12 months, depending on birthdate.

In this early life stage, 12 months is a big difference. Writing for our blog, Dr Simon Kitson highlights that this differential development can be mistaken for ADHD. 🧠

He explains that the youngest children in a school year are more likely to be assessed, diagnosed and treated for ADHD than those who are up to 12 months older.

Subjective tests for ADHD rely on teacher, parent and child observations of symptoms. In a school setting, this means children are compared with their entire year group. An objective test, like QbTest, benchmarks patients against same age and same s*x at birth data, reducing birthdate bias.

📖 Find out more at: LINK IN BIO

🇬🇧 Nurses at North Staffordshire CAHMS redesigned their new pathway using QbTest to cut ADHD patient wait lists from 18 months to 12 weeks⚕️👩‍⚕️

📖 Read our case study here to find out more: https://ow.ly/vX1z50Rv9FI

Do you know how easy it is to virtually measure ADHD symptoms in your patients? All you need to do is issue voucher codes for remote access to our software, then you can flexibly assess and monitor treatment effects from a distance with instantly generated reports. 📊

Increase access to care and serve more patients with QbCheck. 🌐

Find out more with our guide: https://ow.ly/s3Iz50Rv4Rx

We’re excited to be supporting PS24 in Östersund, Sweden, again this year 🇸🇪

The theme this year is The Psychology of the Future. We’re looking forward to meeting the next generation of Swedish psychologists and sharing the work that we do here at Qbtech.

Our colleague Ronja Isberg Everhav will be attending next week on 10 & 11 May so do make sure to say hello.

It’s an important event for Swedish psychology students and a chance to attend lectures and workshops, and network.
Tickets are available at 👉 https://ow.ly/oQzS50Rv4gq

💚 It's Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

For people with ADHD, comorbidities with other mental health conditions are common.

Ogrodnik et al., (2023) found that 50% of people with ADHD in their study group reported severe to extremely severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.

Assessment and treatment of ADHD, alongside any co-existing conditions, is critical.🎗️

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The American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting is taking place from May 4 to 8 in New York City 🗽

Anna Brasile, Senior Business Development Manager and Katie Hathaway, Market Development Manager at Qbtech, will be attending.

Stop by booth 806 to learn how to incorporate objective data into your clinical care pathway 🔬 🧬

✍️ Register for the event here: https://ow.ly/3bXm50RluM9