What should take the place of an ASQ-3 for a 30-month-old with suspected autism that is already receiving multiple therapies through early intervention?
If a child is already receiving therapies through early intervention, use of a screening tool like ASQ-3 is not needed. A curriculum-based assessment tool can be used to determine a child’s current level of functioning, identify goals, and monitor progress. Examples of curriculum-based assessments include the [Assessm…
Is ASQ-3 parent-friendly?
ASQ-3 questionnaires have been carefully designed to ensure clarity and ease of use for parents. Each questionnaire item is written in simple, straightforward language (at a 4th- to 6th-grade reading level), illustrations are provided when possible, and concrete examples are included. To further enhance parents’ invol…
Can you provide a statement or report that says ASQ-3 is evidence-based for vision and hearing screening?
ASQ-3 is not an evidence-based vision or hearing screening tool. ASQ-3 can indicate the need for further assessment in those areas, but it does not meet the guidelines as a vision or hearing screening tool.
My daughter scored "perfect" on her ASQ-3 questionnaire at her 9 month appointment, but I'm not sure what that really means. Are there averages to compare?
ASQ-3 questionnaires are designed as a screening tool to check that a child’s development is on track. The questionnaire will “pick up” any concerns about development so the items measure average skills of a child in each age range. The questionnaires do not measure advanced development. A “perfect score” of Yes for …
Our early childhood center has new children start each September. How soon should we use the ASQ with these children?
Your program can use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires as soon as you’d like with children and their parents. Many programs have parents complete the questionnaires at the beginning of the year so the teachers have an idea of the child’s skills. If teachers will be completing the questionnaires, instead of parents, the…
I am in charge of tracking ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 for my county, and I am having trouble trying to track all of the screenings. Are there any Excel spreadsheets or tracking systems that I could use?
ASQ Online is an online management system for administering and tracking ASQ screenings electronically. The system enables users to store data, set reminders for future screenings, and run extensive reports on questionnaire results. [Explore ASQ Online][1]. [1]: https://agesandstages.com/products-pricing/asq-onlin…
In what setting can ASQ-3 questionnaires be completed?
With online questionnaire completion through ASQ Family Access, parents are able to complete ASQ-3 anytime, anywhere. The questionnaires can also be completed on paper at home; during home visits by nurses, social workers, or program staff; in waiting areas; or in educational centers. ASQ-3 can be adapted to a variety…
I’d like to share the data I’ve collected with ASQ-3 with the authors to help further their research and the development of future editions. How do I do that?
The authors of the ASQ-3 are always pleased to receive blind data. Please email [[email protected]][1] with your data and complete contact information, which will be shared only with the authors and not used by Brookes Publishing or any other party. [1]: mailto:[email protected]
My program conducts screenings with children who come from Spanish-speaking homes but are currently residing in an English only speaking home at the time of screening. When would you recommend bringing an interpretor to the home to complete a questionnaire? Prior to 9 months of age, do you think an interpretor would be needed?
Best practices for screening children with linguistically diverse backgrounds depends on many individual circumstances, including the English language skills of the child. If there is any doubt about whether the child understands English, the ASQ developers recommend that an interpretor be used. It is also important t…
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 User…
