Performance of the Australian Developmental Screening Test in a clinical setting

Abstract

Aims: The study aims to assess the sensitivity and specificity of the Australian Developmental Screening Test (ADST) in a clinical setting in detecting developmental concerns that warrant further assessment or treatment. Methods: Clients referred to an inner Sydney Community Health Centre with developmental concerns were initially assessed using the ADST, followed within 12 weeks by an assessment using the Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales (GMDS) as the gold standard. Results: Of the 65 eligible children, 46 (71%) had results indicating further assessment (42) or follow-up (4) was needed (using the criteria recommended in the ADST manual). However, of these only 21 (46%) had an abnormal ..