Table 1. Neurodevelopmental Tests Administered to Youth with HIV Infection and Controls in a Study of the Relationships between HIV and Cytokine Production, Sleep Patterns, and Neurocognitive Function.
| Test | Function Assessed | Score Distribution, mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
|
Children’s Paced-Serial Addition Test (CHIPASAT) |
Cognitive and motor speed | 100 (15) |
|
Children’s Memory Scale (CMS), Stories subtest |
Verbal memory | 10 (3) |
|
Conners’ Continuous Performance Test, 2nd Ed (CPT-II) |
Vigilance and sustained attention | 50 (10) |
|
Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) – Motor Speed Index |
Motor processing speed | 10 (3) |
|
Behavior Assessment System for Children, 2nd Ed, (BASC-II) |
Emotional and behavioral status (e.g., mood, anxiety, attention, activity level, aggression, conduct, self-efficacy, social skills, etc.). Rating scale completed by caregiver report and child self-report. |
50 (10) |
|
Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) |
Executive function abilities in everyday life (e.g., working memory, organization and planning, self-monitoring, initiative). Rating scale completed by caregiver report and child self-report. |
50 (10) |
The scores are the set values for a normative population.