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Qb test
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The Qb test is a tool used to help clinicians assess ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in children, young people and adults. The test monitors how much a person moves. It focuses on attention, impulsivity and activity levels. There are no right or wrong answers in this test. It is used to track how your child or young person responds.
Clinicians cannot diagnose ADHD only using the Qb test. It's used alongside other tools like observations or assessments from professionals. You will not be able to get any immediate results as to whether or not your child or young person has ADHD.
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What to bring to the appointment
We strongly recommend that your child or young person does not wear anything sparkly or reflective like sequins or reflective fabric. It can interfere with the test equipment.
You might want to bring some things from home to keep your child or young person entertained whilst they wait for their appointment.
You could bring:
- Toys and books keep them entertained as they wait
- Snacks if you think they might get hungry
What will happen during the appointment
Our clinician will greet you and bring you and your child or young person into the clinic room. We will check that all your personal details are correct. We will explain the Qb test and the guidelines for the test.
You will be asked to sit outside the clinic room during the test. This is so your child or young person can focus on completing the test with minimal distractions. We will ask you to fill out some questionnaires whilst you are waiting.
Before the test, your child or young person will watch a instruction video on how to complete the test. They will also be given some practice tests to help them feel more comfortable and confident taking the test. Your child or young person will be able to ask as many questions as they need before the test starts.
The clinician will be in the room with your child or young person. If you child or young person has any issues or problems with the test, the clinician can help them.
Taking the Qb Test
Depending on your child or young person's age, the Qb Test will last between 15 or 20 minutes. The test will automatically end after the required time of 15 or 20 minutes.
The Qb test uses:
- Soft headband with a reflective ball on
- Responder button
- Laptop
- Infrared tracking camera
Cameras and filming
The test uses a infrared tracking camera. This camera films the movement of the reflective ball attached to the headband. It will only record how much your child or young person moves.
This is why it's important your child or young person doesn't wear anything sparkly, shiny or reflective.
For the test itself, your child or young person will be sitting down in front of a laptop screen. They will wear the soft flexible headband with a reflective ball attached to it. This will measure your child or young person's movement during the test.
They will also be given a responder button to use. They will click the button when they see certain shapes on the screen.
The test will automatically end after 15 or 20 minutes, depending on your child or young person's age.
There is no wrong way to take this test. Your child or young person cannot fail it. It is not a pass or fail test. The Qb Test is used to gather information about your child or young person.
Qb Test Instruction video
Last reviewed: 27 November, 2024
