Education and demonstration – Physical education – Developing or testing coordination
Patent
1997-04-16
1998-10-27
Tkacs, Stephen R.
Education and demonstration
Physical education
Developing or testing coordination
273429, 434236, 434335, 434362, G09B 700
Patent
active
058289437
ABSTRACT:
A method and modular apparatus for diagnostic assessment of psychological conditions which employs a compact microprocessor-based unit such as a video game. In accordance with the invention, the microprocessor-based unit is programmed to produce a video display that prompts a patient or user to interactively operate one or more switches. Information recorded during an interactive diagnostic assessment procedure is analyzed to provide a doctor or other health care professional with information that is helpful to determine whether clinical therapy and/or medication may be required. The disclosed embodiment of the invention relates to diagnostic assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder with a game-like video display being used to obtain a measure of various neuropsychologic indicia of attention.
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