At Targeted Testing, we are developing and researching a new line of computer administered and evidence based assessments systems that are used in the screening of psychological disorders.

Our primary developmental approach consists of two main areas of focus. The first relates to integrating an updated construct of the disorders and the specific criteria, while the second addresses the question of how to enhance diagnostic accuracy in an efficient manner.

The strengths of our approach lie in our methods of merging multiple, proven measures with high Psychometric utility, and our actuarial approach to incremental validity using Bayesian reasoning and likelihood ratios. In this manner, every aspect of the assessment’s non-redundant information can contribute to the quantitative probability either for or against a diagnosis in such a way to improve outcomes

 Our current product line includes:

TTEF, the Target Tests of Executive Functioning

     Target Recognition                                              Sequenced Set Shifting
Target Sequencing 1 & 2                                    Auditory Sequencing
       Target Tracking 1 & 2                                        Auditory Target Tracking

These measures in their research form, are currently being used in fMRI studies and are being investigated in other areas such as baseline development for med titration and treatment efficacy.

PADDS, the Pediatric Attention Disorders Diagnostic Screener

An innovative ADHD Screener that incorporates the SNAP-IV, the TTEF, and the Actuarial Scoring Module.

The PADDS executive functioning tasks were designed to tap the underlying processes of executive functioning, which will correlate much more strongly with reported classroom performance and ADHD diagnosis.
   The combination of these very effective measures into our concise report paradigm helps give clinicians a quick, consolidated view from these multiple sources of evidence. Thus, it is easy for the clinician to understand the cumulative effects, whether positive or negative, and then applied along with clinical judgment, results in strengthening an evidenced-based approach that better supports diagnostic decisions.

AADDS or Adult Attention Disorders Diagnostic Screener. (currently under development).

This is the adolescent and adult version of the PADDS, there are greater demands placed on areas of executive functioning as would be expected in cognitive abilities of older children and adults. Efforts to detect malingering or deliberate non-compliance are also part of this version.

TTI Actuarial Scoring Modules

Our unique scoring and reporting paradigm is based on applying “Bayesian Reasoning” to use standard test metrics in the development of likelihood ratios. By generating accurate likelihood ratios, multiple measures can be combined into an overall predictive index in such a way as to allow every aspect of the assessment’s non-redundant information to contribute to a quantitative probability either for or against a diagnosis.

This is an important and powerful development in Evidence-Based Assessment.