[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 …
In this situation, the ASQ developers would recommend that the child be referred for further evaluation based on the parents concerns, as well as scores close to the cutoff.
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-res…
To save time and maximize convenience for parents, your practice could consider asking parents to complete ASQ-3 questionnaires in advance of the well-child visit. Many pediatric practices invite parents to complete the questionnaire electronically [using ASQ Family Access][1]. Other pediatric practices mail questionn…
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…
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.
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 hig…
Yes, the domains on the Information Summary sheets for every translation follow the same order as the English. The translations all mirror the English so that someone who doesn’t speak the language can follow along if they choose.
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.
Table 18 on page 171 in the ASQ-3 User’s Guide contains all of the means, standard deviations, and cutoff scores for each area of all 21 intervals. On ASQ-3, the cutoff score is 2 standard deviations below the mean; the data in the 2.0 SD column represent the cutoff for referral zone. The monitoring zone is between 1-…