The Auditory Concentration Test (TACT)

Designed by Declan Quinn, Mb., FRCPC, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, The Auditory Concentration Test (TACT) is a continuous performance test used to measure sustained in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD).  The CPT is designed to show patients and families the response to the use of a stimulant medication in ADHD (however is not a diagnostic test for ADHD).

1. The TACT is a continuous performance test designed to measure errors of commission, errors of omission and variability of scoring over a 15 minute time span.
2. A total score is given with the number of accurate responses (omissions) and mistakes (commissions) as well as a score minute by minute.
3. It can be used to demonstrate clinical response to stimulant medication for patients and families.
4. It is not a diagnostic test for ADHD. It demonstrates clinical improvement 90 minutes from baseline after medication has been taken.
5. It should be administered by a physician or a specifically trained healthcare professional such as a nurse or psychologist in association with a physician.
6. It can be considered part of the assessment and treatment of ADHD and the response to medication.
7. It does not replace a comprehensive clinical assessment and evaluation.
8. It can be used for research purposes.

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