[ASQ Online][1] allows for robust data analysis with preset reports and the ability to export raw data as CSV files. The reports section in ASQ Online enables users to generate a wide selection of customizable (e.g., interval, date range) reports for individual children, individual programs, and/or groups of children a...
The developers recommend sharing the [What Is ASQ-3?][1] and What Is[ ASQ: ][2][SE-2? ][2]handout with families when introducing the screening program. The handouts are available in multiple languages. The introductory [letter to parents][3] may also have helpful information. [1]: http://agesandstages.com/free-reso...
The addition of the 2 month questionnaire enables users to reliably screen children as young as 1 month of age. The new 9 month questionnaire helps pediatricians follow the American Academy of Pediatrics's guideline to screen all children at the 9-month, 18-month, and 30-month well-child visits. ...
It's not ideal to have different people complete different items on the same exact questionnaire. But if skills aren't seen in one specific setting, then input from other adults, such as teachers, might be helpful. Some programs have the parent and teacher complete separate questionnaires and discuss their answers. It ...
To examine fidelity related to how professionals administer and score ASQ questionnaires, some programs do a file review to monitor the screening program. A supervisor checks that a screening was completed, that the correct interval was used, that the questionnaire was scored correctly, that appropriate follow-up actio...
The scoring on the 2nd and 3rd editions of ASQ is the same: 10 points for a yes, 5 points for a sometimes, and 0 points for not yet. When comparing the cutoff scores for the 2nd and 3rd editions, there were a few differences but not many drastic changes. There were some ASQ-3 intervals with cutoff points that were high...
A parent information meeting is a great way to introduce the concept of screening. You may find the What is ASQ-3? and What is ASQ:SE-2? parent handouts helpful as well as the sample parent welcome letters. [See sample letters][1]. [This case story][2] about a Maryland child care program that uses ASQ includes a discu...
To indicate that a child was born prematurely, you would simply bubble in "Yes" for the statement "Was age adjusted for prematurity when selecting questionnaire?" This is located in the top portion of the ASQ-3 Information Summary sheet. ...
Sometimes parents will indicate their child outperforms other children. The ASQ developers recommend transferring the parent's answer, in this case, "No" and adding a note to the summary section that the parent's concerns do not warrant further assessment or referral. ...
No, using the items in a child's home or child care environment is preferable in many ways. Children typically respond best to items they are already familiar with, such as items from their home. It is also important that toys and materials be relevant to the child's cultural practices. However, many home visiting ...