Is maintaining focus a daily challenge for you or a loved one?

Suspecting the presence of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Dignity Brain Health offers a path forward with a convenient and precise attention measurement tool: the Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA). This computer-based test stands as a scientific method for assessing the critical facets of attention and inhibitory control.

• Assist in Diagnosis of ADHD

• Monitor Whether Your Treatment is Working

• FDA-Approved

• Objective Assessment

• Highly Accurate

• Immediate Results

• Convenient Scheduling

  Don't let ADHD hold you back any longer: Unearth the clarity you seek with our TOVA test. Your path to improved focus and a brighter future begins here. Reach out today to embark on this transformative journey toward a more focused and fulfilling life.

  Following your test, you'll receive a comprehensive, easy-to-understand written report, empowering you to excel at work, school, or in collaboration with your healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is T.O.V.A. Testing?

At Dignity Brain Health in the Boston area, we utilize T.O.V.A., which stands for Test of Variable Attention, to provide objective insights into Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This remarkable tool enables our healthcare professionals to measure critical aspects of attention and inhibitory control. In essence, it assesses a patient's ability to maintain focus and control impulses, offering valuable data on response time, speed, commission, omission, impulsivity, consistency, focus, vigilance, and attention.

What Does the T.O.V.A. Test Involve?

Engage in computer-based test that resembles an interactive video game rather than a clinical assessment. Respond to prompts by simply clicking a button.

How Reliable is the T.O.V.A. Test?

The T.O.V.A. test boasts impressive accuracy rates, identifying 85% of individuals without ADHD, 84% of those with non-hyperactive ADHD, and 90% of individuals with hyperactive ADHD.

How Long Is An Appointment?

60 minutes

What Ages Are Allowed to Get Tested?

Aged 5 and older

Does this test on its own diagnose ADHD?

NO. The TOVA provides objective measures of attention and inhibitory control, which is not the same as diagnosing ADHD or any other disorder of attention. This test must be used in addition to a clinical interview by a licensed and qualified clinician, and other sources of information, to determine whether one has a diagnosis of ADHD, as there are many causes of poor attention that are not due to ADHD.

Does this test on its own make recommendations about ADHD treatment?

NO. The TOVA can provide objective measures of attention and inhibitory control over time, but the judgment about what the scores mean in the context of specific medication use, or other treatment, is dependent on how one’s prescribing clinician interprets the test.

Is this “neuropsychological testing for ADHD”?

NO. Neuropsychological testing is a many hour, multi-day testing procedure. This appointment is for one hour, and only limited to the TOVA test.

Is the Testing Covered by Insurance?

No, stand-alone T.O.V.A. testing is not typically covered by insurance.

What to Expect During Your Appointment?

We are located in the Boston, MA area and after booking your appointment online, your T.O.V.A. testing appointment is typically scheduled for an hour, so please arrive 10 minutes early. You'll be guided by a staff member who will walk you through the process, including a practice test. Subsequently, you'll complete the T.O.V.A. testing. For children and teens, we encourage them to be in the testing room without a parent or guardian to minimize distractions. A trained staff member will be present throughout the test.

What to Expect After Your Appointment?

Following the test, your results will be reviewed, and we will send you a copy of the results for you to share with your treating clinician.