If a child is receiving early intervention, do his parents still need to complete an ASQ-3?
ASQ-3 was designed to identify children with delays. If a child has been previously identified with a delay or disability, it not recommended that professionals continue administering questionnaires to the child. Parents of these children may be discouraged when completing questionnaires because their child can do on…
How do I integrate ASQ-3 with my office's electronic health record?
There are various options for integrating ASQ-3 and/or ASQ:SE-2 questionnaire results with an office's electronic health record, ranging from scanning completed questionnaires to automated data transfer with ASQ Online. Read more about data integration options .
Can ASQ be completed by telephone interview?
Yes, questionnaires can be completed by telephone. When using this method, the developers recommend mailing a questionnaire to the family and then following up via telephone to complete the questionnaire. Mailing the questionnaire gives families the opportunity to try skills with their child prior to the telephone ca…
How does the PEDS compare to the ASQ-3 in regards to expressive Language?
Each ASQ-3 interval has 6 questions in the communication area. These questions measure expressive and receptive skills. Most age intervals have 3 questions about expressive language. For example, “Does your child make sentences that are three or four words long?” and “When your baby wants something, does she tell you…
Are ASQ-3 questionnaires easy to use?
ASQ-3 questionnaires are written at a 4th- to 6th-grade reading level and illustrated for ease of understanding. Each questionnaire comes with: * Easy instructions * An information sheet for identification * 30 simply worded activities—6 for each of the 5 developmental areas * An information summary sheet for sc…
If we screen a child at 6 months of age, when should we screen the child again? How many times should a child be screened within a year?
Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) is a flexible system that allows programs to choose the frequency of screening based on what works best with the program’s goals and capabilities. The developers do recommend that programs screen on a regular basis, rather than just once, to detect delays that may develop as childre…
Is a child considered premature if born before 37 weeks of gestation?
When conducting research for ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2, the authors used 39 weeks of gestation as a full-term pregnancy. However, some programs use 38 weeks or 40 weeks of gestation as a full-term pregnancy, which is also fine. When using ASQ-3 or ASQ:SE-2, you adjust for prematurity if a child is born 3 or more weeks prema…
I am interested in becoming an ASQ trainer. What are the necessary steps?
ASQ Training Institutes are offered each year that allow attendees to become trainers for their organization. These three-day seminars are designed for intermediate to advanced ASQ users and cover administration, scoring, interpreting results, and sharing results with families. Attendees receive materials needed to t…
Can I post online or email the What Is ASQ-3? and What Is ASQ:SE-2? documents?
Yes, you may post the What Is ASQ-3? and What Is ASQ:SE-2? documents on your website or your organization’s website. You also may email the documents to a colleague or a family. However, when posting online or emailing, the document may not be altered in any way, and the copyright protection line at the bottom may no…
Is it possible for some families to opt out of screening? Should we encourage them to participate but honor their request if they decline?
The ASQ developers recommend that programs obtain the consent of parents and caregivers when screening a child. If parents choose not to participate in the screening program, it is important to respect their wishes. Keep in mind that reluctance to participate is often due to a lack of understanding about why screenin…
