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QbTech: QbTest for ADHD

Jul 17, 2024

Introduction

Navigating the often lengthy and complex process of diagnosing ADHD may become more efficient thanks to a new recommendation by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The Institute endorsed the use of the QbTest, an online diagnostic tool that recognises ADHD traits through an online test. This test, proposed for use alongside traditional clinical assessments, can help with delays currently faced by many individuals.

For more details, read the full article: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/adhd-mark-chapman-national-institute-for-health-and-care-excellence-nhs-nice-b1170885.html

Thriiver’s stance

At Thriiver, we welcome the recognition and focus on the need to support and address the NHS backlog of young people being assessed for ADHD and the potential relief that this can provide to individuals and families who may have been waiting an inordinate amount of time. For many individuals, this QbTest could act as the self-recognition to help them understand their behaviours and the underlying reasons behind them. Although there is no need for an official diagnosis to request reasonable adjustments at work, the information provided by the test can also be used as evidence to give to a manager.

Lived experience of a QbTest

Within our team at Thriiver, one of our employees shares a personal account of her daughter’s journey with the QbTest.

At 16 years old, during the year she was preparing for her GCSEs, the daughter of a Thriiver employee first took the QB Test. Over the previous couple of years, especially during the COVID pandemic, she had exhibited signs of ADHD. Due to a two-year waiting list with CAHMS, she took the QB test via a private provider. The test only required a laptop and a mouse, lasted between 30 minutes to an hour, and was promptly analysed by a clinician. The results indicated that she had a high probability of ADHD. This confirmation was a tremendous relief for the family and gave them the confidence to seek a private diagnosis.

This experience not only facilitated a deeper understanding of her daughter’s needs but also underscored the critical importance of identification and self-awareness in ADHD.

Organisation obligations

Unlike a QbTest, a formal diagnosis allows individuals to receive medication that can help with traits such as hyperactivity and impulsivity. However, it is important to emphasise that the absence of a formal diagnosis does not exclude an individual from being eligible for reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act (2010). This principle underscores the vital need for organisations to foster a comprehensive understanding and awareness of neurodiversity. By recognising and meeting their obligations, organisations play a pivotal role in cultivating an inclusive environment and promoting an equitable society.  

If you would like to discuss this topic further or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at hello@thriiver.co.uk


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