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Table 4 Algorithm items with AUC values lower than .7

From: Diagnostic validity of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, second edition (K-ADOS-2) in the Korean population

 Module

Item #

Item description

AUC value

Toddler Module (12–20/NV21–30)

A3

Intonation of vocalization or verbalizations

.60

D1

Unusual sensory interest in play material/person

.65

D2

Hand and finger movements/posturing

.56

D5

Unusually repetitive interests or stereotyped behaviors

.68

Toddler Module (21–30 SW)

D2

Hand and finger movements/posturing

.54

Module 1 (NW)

D2

Hand and finger and other complex mannerisms

.63

Module 1 (SW)

D2

Hand and finger and other complex mannerisms

.61

Module 2 (< 5 yo)

D1

Unusual sensory interest in play material/person

.60

Module 2 (≥ 5 yo)

D2

Hand and finger and other complex mannerisms

.60

Module 3

A4

Stereotyped/idiosyncratic use of words or phrases

.69

D1

Unusual sensory interest in play material/person

.61

D2

Hand and finger and other complex mannerisms

.55

Module 4

A4

Stereotyped/idiosyncratic use of words or phrases

.60

D1

Unusual sensory interest in play material/person

.52

D2

Hand and finger and other complex mannerisms

.53

D4

Excessive interest in or references to unusual or highly specific topics or objects or repetitive behaviors

.67

  1. Notes 12–20/NV21–30, 12–20 months toddlers/nonverbal 21–30 months toddlers; 21–30 SW, 21–30 months toddlers with some words; NW, no words; SW, some words; yo, years old; and AUC, area under curve