The Use of TOVA Test in the Clinical Practice with Refugee Children

In this presentation we will explore the benefits of using the Test of Variable of Attention (T.O.V.A.) when assessing refugee children who are presenting with trauma related symptoms. In our clinical practice we use TOVA with... [ view full abstract ]

In this presentation we will explore the benefits of using the Test of Variable of Attention (T.O.V.A.) when assessing refugee children who are presenting with trauma related symptoms.
In our clinical practice we use TOVA with children from age 4 to 18 to assess for difficulties in attention, focus and impulse control and to design treatment protocols when using neurofeedback intervention. We also use TOVA to evaluate treatment outcomes when running groups or providing individual based interventions.
To illustrate the use of TOVA in our clinical practice, we will present several case vignettes where TOVA was used in the process of assessment, treatment and for the evaluation of treatment outcomes.
In addition, we will also discuss the results of our preliminary data analysis done on a sample of 120 children assessed with TOVA test as part of our routine clinical assessment. Preliminary data analysis indicated some marked differences in TOVA performance between children from different ethnic groups and with different clinical presentations. The clinical implications of this results will be discussed.In this presentation we will explore the benefits of using the Test of Variable of Attention (T.O.V.A.) when assessing refugee children who are presenting with trauma related symptoms.
In our clinical practice we use TOVA with children from age 4 to 18 to assess for difficulties in attention, focus and impulse control and to design treatment protocols when using neurofeedback intervention. We also use TOVA to evaluate treatment outcomes when running groups or providing individual based interventions.
To illustrate the use of TOVA in our clinical practice, we will present several case vignettes where TOVA was used in the process of assessment, treatment and for the evaluation of treatment outcomes.
In addition, we will also discuss the results of our preliminary data analysis done on a sample of 120 children assessed with TOVA test as part of our routine clinical assessment. Preliminary data analysis indicated some marked differences in TOVA performance between children from different ethnic groups and with different clinical presentations. The clinical implications of this results will be discussed.