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Kristen E. Newberry, PsyD, is a 2026 graduate of the PsyD program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, Seattle.

Dissertation Committee:

Michael Toohey, PhD, ABPP, Committee Chair

Justin Hampton, PhD, Committee Member

Dana Waters, PsyD, ABPP, Committee Member

Keywords

ADHD, executive functioning, neuropsychological assessment, pediatrics

Document Type

Dissertation

Publication Date

2025

Abstract

This study evaluated the predictiveness of the WISC-V, NEPSY-II, CPT-3, and CATA when compared to each other in a sample of 272 children aged 8–16. Archival data was analyzed using binary and multinomial logistic regression models to assess concurrent validity of specific subtests and indexes. Participants were grouped by ADHD subtype (inattentive, combined/hyperactive, or no diagnosis), with gender and executive functioning measures included in the models. Findings indicated that lower Cognitive Proficiency Index (CPI) and executive functioning scores (e.g., Animal Sorting, Response Set) predicted any ADHD diagnosis compared to the no diagnosis group, whereas higher CATA scores predicted lower Inattentive and Combined/Hyperactive ADHD diagnoses. These results support using NEPSY-II, CATA, and CPT-3 for targeted, efficient ADHD assessments over traditional tools like the WISC-V. Streamlining batteries could improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce testing time, and enhance accessibility, particularly for underserved populations.

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Kristin E. Newberry, PsyD, 2026

ORCID Scholar ID# 0009-0001-5278-4295

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