The T.O.V.A test is a continuous performance test that measures attention and impulsivity.
Not affected by language
It consists of two parts of 10.3 minutes each and lasts 21.6 minutes in total.
The test can be administered to people between the ages of 4 and 80.
There is no difference between right and left handedness in the test.
T.O.V.A test is used to assess attention, measure post-drug response, measure response to different doses of medication and find the optimum dose, measure long-term response to treatment, annual screening of patients under follow-up and as part of a cognitive check-up.
Areas of use
TOVA assessment of attention
Measurement of response after a test dose of medication
Measuring the response to different doses of drugs and finding the optimum dose
Measuring response to treatment in the long term
Screening of children, youth and elderly in follow-up with TOVA once a year
Part of a cognitive check-up
If the total ADHD score is -1.80 or lower, this is suggestive of ADHD.