The Ages and Stages Questionnaire, Third Edition (ASQ-3) has a sensitivity of 0.70 to 0.90. This means that different studies found the sensitivity to range from 0.70 to 0.90. The interpretation of a sensitivity of 0.90 is that:
A) 90% of the children who receive positive screening results truly have a developmental problem
B) 90% of the children who receive a positive screening results do not have a developmental problem
C) 90% of the children who had the ASQ-3 completed by their parent or primary care provider will be referred for early intervention services.

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Sensitivity refers to the ability of a test to correctly identify those with the condition (true positives). A sensitivity of 0.90 means that 90% of the children who truly have a developmental problem will receive positive screening results.

The Ages and Stages Questionnaire, Third Edition (ASQ-3) Has a Sensitivity