What is the best way to screen English language learners? Should they be screened in English or should teachers translate the questionnaire into the child's home language?
Because you want the optimal performance from the child, if a child has difficulty understanding English, you should use his or her native language if possible. ASQ-3 measures all developmental domains and is not designed as an measurement of English skills. So, for the 42 month questionnaire, item 1 in Fine Motor me…
Is training for ASQ:SE-2 available?
Yes, training DVDs, on-site workshops through Brookes On Location, and annual training seminars are available. Learn more .
How does ASQ:SE-2 involve parents?
ASQ:SE-2 relies on parents to observe their child and to complete the simple questionnaires about their child’s abilities. Having parents complete the social-emotional questionnaires is not only cost-effective, but also enhances the accuracy of screening by tapping into parents’ in-depth knowledge about their childre…
Are ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires easy to use?
ASQ:SE-2 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 an information summary sheet for scoring and general comments
Do the questionnaires need to be completed independently by a parent?
While the questionnaires were developed so that parents could complete them independently, it is acceptable for a professional to provide assistance. In situations where literacy is an issue, a professional can read the questions to the parent. A professional can also provide explanation to assist with understanding …
How do I get more information about ASQ-3 and/or ASQ:SE-2 usage and rights and permissions?
If your question is not answered by the information provided in the Rights & Permissions section of the ASQ Knowledge Base, please email your inquiry to Brookes Publishing’s Subsidiary Rights Department at [email protected] . E-mails are answered as quickly as possible. However, due to the volume of inqui…
Is a document available to keep track of screenings?
We do not have a document template in Word or Excel to keep track of screenings. However, the Child Monitoring Sheets included on the Questionnaires CD-ROMs or online allow you to record results for an individual child. ASQ Online allows for electronic tracking of screenings. Explore ASQ Online .
Are separate score provided for each of the 7 areas covered by ASQ:SE-2 (self regulation, compliance, social-communication, adaptive functioning, autonomy, affect, and interaction with people)?
ASQ:SE-2 provides a single, cumulative score; there are not individual scores for each of the areas covered by the screening tool. However, you may find this chart that shows which individual questions fall into which behavioral areas helpful when reviewing ASQ:SE-2 scores.
For a research study, I am recruiting parents of children under 5 years of age to complete the ASQ:SE-2. Since the tool has multiple age intervals with differing numbers of items, how can I compare ASQ:SE-2 scores for all children in that study?
Because there are different numbers of items on each age interval (and thus varying score ranges), you can compute an average item score for each child and compare those average scores. The average item score is calculated by dividing the total score by the number of scored items on that interval. The chart on page 3…
Can I use some of the questions from ASQ-3 or ASQ:SE-2 in a tool that I am creating?
You need written permission from Brookes Publishing before adapting, translating, excerpting, or reformatting the ASQ questionnaires, User’s Guides, any related materials, or any part thereof in any way. To apply for permission, please complete a Permission Request Form . The permissions process takes several weeks …
