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ADHD Attentional Assessment in Children & Adolescents
- Authors
- Name
- Eugene Boyle, Ph.D.
Direct answer
Accurate assessment of attentional deficits is crucial for ADHD diagnosis and treatment planning in children and adolescents (Boyle, 2024). Boyle (2024) examined the CTMT-2 alongside WISC-V, CAt-C, and TEA-Ch2 in ages 8–15 (N = 30) and concluded the CTMT-2 may be a valuable supplemental tool—not a stand-alone diagnostic substitute.
Practice framing (from the abstract)
- Pair trail-making performance with validated cognitive, symptom-rating, and everyday-attention measures.
- Interpret CTMT-2 results in a comprehensive assessment battery.
- Future work should test diverse clinical samples and links to targeted interventions.
Educational content only—not individualized clinical advice.
Related reading
Boyle, E. (2024). Investigating the Utility of the Comprehensive Trail Making Test -Second Edition (CTMT-2) in Assessing Attentional Deficits Among Children and Adolescents [Doctoral dissertation, Fielding Graduate University]. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/387076027_Investigating_the_Utility_of_the_Comprehensive_Trail_Making_Test_-Second_Edition_CTMT-2_in_Assessing_Attentional_Deficits_Among_Children_and_Adolescents