Does Assessment Format Matter? A Comparison of In-Person Versus Teletesting Scores for Youth with ADHD.

Shelley M McDermottKristie SweeneyLisa A Jacobson Rebecca W LiebDanielle WexlerAlison E Pritchard

Published in: Journal of attention disorders (2022)

Clinically referred youth with ADHD perform similarly on measures of cognitive functioning, academic achievement, and verbal fluency, regardless of whether these measures are administered in-person or via teletesting. While additional evidence for equivalent psychometric properties of neuropsychological instruments administered remotely is needed, this study offers support for the validity of remote administration among youth with ADHD.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
working memory
psychometric properties
autism spectrum disorder
mental health
physical activity
young adults
mild cognitive impairment