Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale
A comprehensive assessment tool developed by Dr. Russell Barkley to evaluate executive functioning deficits commonly associated with ADHD.
Overview
The Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS) is a comprehensive tool for assessing executive function deficits in ADHD.
Detailed Description
Developed by Dr. Russell Barkley, a leading ADHD researcher, the BDEFS evaluates multiple domains of executive functioning including self-management to time, self-organization and problem-solving, self-restraint, self-motivation, and self-regulation of emotions. It's used in clinical and research settings to assess executive function challenges and guide treatment planning.
How This Relates to ADHD
The BDEFS reflects Dr. Barkley's model of ADHD as primarily a disorder of executive function. Understanding executive function deficits is central to understanding ADHD.
Treatment and Management
Results from the BDEFS can guide treatment planning, helping identify which executive function areas need the most support.
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