Online test recommended to aid ADHD diagnosis

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By Olivia Bowthorpe

Diagnosis for children and teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder could be improved with a digital tool called the QbTest, under new recommendations.

In draft guidance, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) suggests the QbTest could be used as an option to help diagnose ADHD in 6 to 17 year olds in England and Wales.