What should we do if the parents do not agree with the caregiver's answers on the questionnaire?
ASQ questionnaires were designed to be completed by parents. If only a teacher or caregiver has completed an ASQ questionnaire, it is recommended that the parents also fill out the same questionnaire interval. The teacher and parents can then discuss results and any discrepancies. It is important for teachers to reme…
How does ASQ-3 involve parents?
ASQ-3 relies on parents to observe their child and to complete the simple questionnaires about their child’s abilities. Having parents complete the developmental questionnaires is not only cost effective, but also enhances the accuracy of screening by tapping into parents’ in-depth knowledge about their children. Usi…
The age calculator on the website sometimes gives an age that is slightly different than if I calculate by hand using the instructions in the User's Guide. Why does this occur?
The age calculator on the website and in the app stores uses an actual calendar to calculate a child's age. It takes into account which months have 30 days and which months have 31 days, and therefore provides a more precise age calculation. For ease of use, the manual calculation described in the User's Guides ass…
Can I post the PDF questionnaires on the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 CD-ROMs on my program’s computer network?
The questionnaires, family information sheets, Information Summary sheets, intervention activity sheets, What Is ASQ-3? handout, What is ASQ:SE-2? handout, mailing sheets, Parent Conference Sheets, Child Monitoring Sheets, and order form can be posted on your program’s local area network (LAN) or intranet if only peo…
How was ASQ normed and validated in Native America populations? Do you have any data, publications, or other resources you can share?
Native American children were included in the research samples for both ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2. 1.1% of the sample for ASQ-3 was categorized as Native American/Alaskan (see chart on page 163 of the ASQ-3 User’s Guide) and 0.8% of the sample for ASQ:SE-2 was categorized as Native American (see page 189 of the ASQ:SE-2 Use…
Can online ASQ questionnaires be accessed and completed on an iPad with internet access?
Yes, ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 online questionnaires available through ASQ Family Access can be accessed on an iPad with internet access. The ASQ Family Access website is mobile optimized which allows for easy viewing of questionnaires on tablets and mobile phones.
Sometimes children refuse to answer questions or attempt actitivities. How do I determine if a child isn't displaying the skill because they can't or because they don't want to? Does it matter?
If a child will not answer the question or perform the action in an ASQ-3 item, you can skip that item on the questionnaire and adjust the scoring so the child isn’t penalized. You can only skip 2 items per area, though, and still score the section. Directions for using adjusted scoring is found on page 72 of the AS…
What do I need to order to use ASQ-3?
To start implementing ASQ-3 in your program, you should purchase a Starter Kit, available in English or Spanish. The Starter Kit contains a User's Guide, the Questionnaires (paper masters and CD-ROM with printable PDFs), and a Quick Start Guide. Additional helpful products include ASQ-3 Scoring & Referral training DV…
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…
Is there a letter that I can send with the questionnaire to parents to explain the program?
Yes, we have sample letters to help you introduce your screening program and the ASQ questionnaires to parents. Please visit our Parent Communication page for these letters. You are welcome to edit the sample letters to work for your program. These sample letters are also included in the appendix of the User’s Gui…
