Understanding the ADHD Condition-Focused Protocol

The Creyos ADHD Condition-Focused Protocol is a streamlined, evidence-based tool designed to support clinical decision-making by providing objective data on attention and executive function. While not a standalone diagnostic tool, this protocol enhances diagnostic confidence and treatment planning when used alongside clinical interviews and behavioral evaluations.

Important Note: All findings should be interpreted in the context of a broader clinical assessment. The protocol does not diagnose ADHD on its own.

What’s Included in the Protocol?

Cognitive Tasks (5 Total)

Four tasks from the core Creyos battery, plus the SART task are included:

• Spatial Planning – Assesses planning and goal-directed behavior

• Token Search – Evaluates spatial working memory

• Feature Match – Measures selective attention

• Double Trouble – Tests response inhibition

• SART – A continuous performance task measuring sustained attention

These tasks are known to reveal subtle but clinically meaningful differences in individuals with ADHD compared to neurotypical populations.

For more task-specific details, refer to the Task Overview Guide.

Age-Based Questionnaire (Auto-Assigned)

• VADRS – Administered for children aged 6–12

• SWAN – Administered for adolescents aged 12–17

• ASRS – Administered for adults aged 18+

These questionnaires assess ADHD symptoms using validated, age-appropriate formats and are automatically selected based on the patient’s date of birth.

Report Output: What’s Measured and Why It Matters

Rather than relying on broad percentile ranks, the ADHD report identifies 14 cognitive “markers” that have been statistically associated with ADHD symptoms in peer-reviewed academic research.

Each marker is tied to a specific task and highlights whether the patient’s performance is within or outside the typical range based on comparison to a neurotypical control population.

Marker Definitions

• A marker is a specific performance metric (e.g., reaction time variability, error rates) extracted from a Creyos task. These markers have shown correlation with ADHD diagnoses in published literature.

• The typical range represents how individuals without ADHD usually perform. Falling “outside the typical range” means a patient’s performance was notably similar to those with ADHD in past studies.

For the full list of markers, definitions, and calculation methods, refer to Page 13 of the ADHD Science Guide.

Protocol Duration & Workflow

Component	Typical Time
Cognitive Tasks (5)	~20 minutes
Questionaire	2-5 minutes
Total	~25 minutes

How This Report Supports Your Clinical Workflow

• Identifies 14 ADHD-related markers across five cognitive tasks

• Visualizes performance trends: within or outside the typical range

• Pairs with validated ADHD questionnaires for comprehensive insight

• Useful for: symptom triage, treatment planning, and monitoring response over time

For detailed interpretation guidance, visit the ADHD Report Interpretation Guide or view our Interpretation Webinar hosted by Mike Battista (Director of Science) and Faraz Shafaghi (Chief Product Officer).