An objective measure of attention and motion control
Age Range:Child Test: 6 to 12:11 Adolescent Test: 13 to 19:11 Adult Test: 20 years and older
Administration:Free downloadable iPad app via Apple’s App Store
Completion Time:15 minutes
Scores/Interpretation:Attention, Motion and Global composite scores
Report Options:Score Report, Progress Report
Publication Date:2017
Attēmo objectively helps to take the guess work out of identifying attentional and behavioral disorders so that the practitioner can focus on developing and implementing a treatment plan. A downloadable app administered on an iPad, it assesses key neurobehavioral parameters related to brain function in attentional and behavioral disorders. Attēmo is accurate and reliable, providing objective, quantifiable data to inform decision making.
Current ADHD Assessment Tools
Traditionally, ADHD diagnoses have been based on interviews with parents, relatives, teachers and/or the student, and are often combined with questionnaires, rating scales or Continuous Performance Tests (CPTs). However, the clinical presentation of ADHD is variable, the symptoms are situational, and the degree to which a patient exhibits them may be observed and interpreted differently by various observers.1
Attēmo Compared to Traditional CPTs
Attēmo surpasses the value of traditional CPTs by looking at neurobehavioral issues beyond average attention. It also evaluates impulsivity, motor efficiency and ability to inhibit a response, as well as looking at sustained attention dynamically as it fluctuates during the course of the evaluation. In contrast to standard rating scales, Attēmo quantitatively measures direct observation of key behaviors rather than relying on the potential subjectivity or bias that may be evident in third party reporting. For more information call 877-246-2397
1 Gualtieri CT, Johnson LG. ADHD: is objective diagnosis possible? Psychiatry. 2005;2(11):44-53.
Prerequisites (customer supplied):
- iPad® Air, iPad® Air 2, iPad® (5th Generation) or iPad® Pro (9.7 inch, 10.5 inch or 12.9 inch models) and charge cable
- Apple Wireless Magic Keyboard (US/English) and charge cable
Purchase from Pearson:
- Attēmo headband
- Anker® adjustable iPad stand
Download from Apple® App Store (at no charge):
- Attēmo app
Data-rich Reports for Comprehensive Insights
Attēmo delivers colorful, graphical and data-rich reports help facilitate communication with families about attentional and behavioral disorders.
Sample Reports
Score Report
The Attēmo score report presents an individual’s raw performance scores and percentile ranks relative to their age peers in both a tabular and graphical format. Individual performance scores significantly beyond the expected range of results are flagged on the report to alert the clinician to investigate further. The Attēmo score report consists of four sections:
- Motion Analysis
- Attention Response Analysis
- Attention State Analysis
- Composite Scores
Attēmo Sample Score Report – Attentive Client
Attēmo Sample Score Report – Inattentive Client
Progress Report
The Attēmo progress report can help monitor the client’s progress over time. It displays changes in the client’s scores over multiple administrations.
Pre-recorded Webinars
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Attemo Interpretation using Case Studies
Presenter: Peter C Entwistle, PhD
This webinar will provide a brief overview of Attemo: a new objective measure of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The presenter will describe Attemo, its administration specifications and report interpretation guidelines. Case examples will be used to illustrate applications of the instrument in various settings and across different age groups. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to review Attemo results and interpret test findings.
Date: Apr 17, 2018
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An Overview of ADHD
Presenter: Peter C Entwistle, PhD, Chris Huzinec
In this introductory overview webinar we will review the new criteria for the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in DSM-5 and changes from the earlier DSM. We will also discuss the prevalence of the disorder, the characteristics of ADHD, and the adverse impact of cognitive and executive deficits on learning and achievement. Severity and co-morbidity of symptoms will also be explored.
After this webinar you will know the answers to the following questions:
- Are there rule outs?
- What is the experience of a child or adolescent like with a diagnosis of ADHD?
- What obstacles and problems do they face as they go through school and college?
- What other problems are seen in children with ADHD?
- What do they need to help them succeed?
Date: Mar 22, 2018
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Attemo Overview
Presenter: Peter C. Entwistle, PhD and Anne-Marie Kimbell, Ph.D., MSEd.
This webinar introduces the newly released Attemo, an objective measure of attention and motion control. Attemo can be administered to individuals aged 6 years and older and measures three core symptoms: hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. Individuals are seated in front of an iPad and complete a 15-minute visual attention continuous performance task (CPT) while wearing a light headband to measure their head movement. This webinar will provide an introduction to Attemo, its features and describe how its data-rich reports help evaluate progress and support treatment planning.
Date: Jan 25, 2018
PDF: Attemo Sample Score Report Inattentive Child
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Attemo Overview
Presenter: Peter C Entwistle, PhD and Anne-Marie Kimbell, PhD
This webinar introduces the newly released Attemo, an objective measure of attention and motion control. Attemo can be administered to individuals aged 6 years and older and measures three core symptoms: hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. Individuals are seated in front of an iPad and complete a 15-minute visual attention continuous performance task (CPT) while wearing a light headband to measure their head movement. This webinar will provide an introduction to Attemo, its features and describe how its data-rich reports help evaluate progress and support treatment planning.
Date: Dec 05, 2017
Video: Attemo Interpretation using Case Studies
