EFSim Online ADHD Test (Not a diagnosis)

Service Description

EFSim ADHD test What it is. EFSim is a digital, game‑based screening tool that assesses core executive functions — attention, working memory, planning, time management and impulse control — by having children complete short, structured tasks in a simulated everyday environment. How it works Format. The assessment looks and feels like a simple computer game; it runs on a laptop or desktop with a webcam and typically takes about 15–20 minutes. The software records objective performance metrics (response speed, accuracy, movement, task completion patterns) and produces an accessible report. Key benefits • Objective, data‑driven insight. EFSim captures measurable behaviour and task performance rather than relying only on questionnaires or observation, giving clearer evidence of executive‑function strengths and difficulties. • Fast and scalable. It can be completed quickly in school or at home, helping reduce delays while families wait for full clinical assessment. • Supports triage and targeted support. Reports highlight specific areas of need so teachers, SENCOs and parents can put in place tailored classroom strategies or interventions immediately. • Clinician‑friendly evidence. Results can be reviewed by clinicians as part of a broader assessment pathway; some services offer follow‑up consultations to interpret findings and advise next steps. • Promising accuracy in pilots. Early pilots report strong detection performance (one pilot cited ~88% accuracy for ADHD detection), suggesting EFSim can be a useful screening adjunct. Limitations and role in diagnosis Not a standalone diagnosis. EFSim is a screening and profiling tool, not a diagnostic instrument. It identifies patterns consistent with executive‑function difficulties and flags cases that may warrant a full clinical ADHD assessment. A formal diagnosis requires comprehensive clinical evaluation, history, and often multi‑informant questionnaires. Practical next steps • Use EFSim to inform conversations with schools, GPs or specialists and to prioritise support while awaiting formal assessment.