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…
For questions that need to be answered verbally by the child (for example in the Problem Solving area), would not yet be the appropriate answer for a 2.5 year-old that doesn't speak yet?
Yes, those items should be scored not yet. However, if the child is using non-verbal communication to answer the questions, you can count those responses.
Can ASQ-3 detect signs or behaviors associated with Sensory Processing Disorder?
The ASQ developers have not specifically looked at detection of sensory problems using ASQ-3. There are usually other symptoms associated with Sensory Process Disorder related to motor, feeding, and behavior that would be detected by the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2, but we have not conducted any specific studies looking at th…
Where do I find the ASQ keycode?
The ASQ keycode is printed on a sticker that is affixed to the inside of your box of ASQ-3 or ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires or inside the front cover of your Learning Activities book. See a sample sticker . Keycode stickers are different colors on different products: ASQ-3 English: light blue ASQ-3 Spanish: light gree…
How should my program use the monitoring zone for ASQ-3?
The monitoring zone helps programs identify a child with skills that are not below the cutoff but may need close attention and monitoring. This zone represents a range of scores that are at least 1 but less than 2 standard deviations below mean performance in each developmental area. When a child's score falls in the…
Why can questionnaires not be emailed to parents for completion?
Blank questionnaires may not be emailed to anyone for any reason, as stated in the End User License Agreements included on the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 CD-ROMs. The restriction on emailing is designed to limit unauthorized sharing of questionnaire masters. While blank ASQ questionnaires cannot be sent via email, you can…
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…
After completing and scoring ASQ-3 questionnaires, is there a way to form goals for the child?
ASQ-3 Learning Activities are a great way to support children's development after completing an ASQ-3 questionnaire. The activities are organized by age interval and the 5 developmental areas of ASQ-3. These activty sheets are perfect for sharing with parents of children who are developing typically or need nonintens…
Are there guidelines for implementing ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 for visually impaired children?
If a child has a visual impairment, a program may not need to use ASQ-3. If the child is receiving services related to the visual impairment, their development is probably being monitored regularly already (perhaps even with yearly, more in-depth assessments than ASQ-3). If you do want to use ASQ-3 with the child, it…
Does the keycode give me access to all ASQ questionnaires online?
An ASQ keycode grants online access only to the type of questionnaires it came with. The keycode that appears on a box of ASQ-3 questionnaires in English will allow access to ASQ-3 English questionnaires within your ASQ Online account. They keycode that appears on a box of ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires in Spanish will allo…
