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 ][1]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 a…
Is age adjusted for prematurity when using the ASQ:SE-2, or only for the ASQ-3?
Yes, a child's age is adjusted for prematurity when using ASQ:SE-2. The guidelines are the same as for ASQ-3: age should be adjusted if a child is born 3 or more weeks premature and is younger than 2 years chronologically.
What is ASQ:SE-2?
ASQ:SE-2 is a low-cost, reliable, parent-completed tool for screening infants and young children for social-emotional delays during the crucial first 6 years of life.
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 o…
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 36…
My program frequently has staff turnover. How can I train the new staff to use ASQ?
A range of ASQ training materials are available. Many programs also use the ASQ DVDs as training tools—they’re short, inexpensive, and can be shown as often as needed. We offer 3 DVDs: The Ages & Stages Questionnaires® on a Home Visit, ASQ®-3 Scoring and Referral, and ASQ®:SE-2 in Practice. We also have a Training Por…
Who completes ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires?
Parents or caregivers complete ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires independently, or, if necessary, with the assistance of a staff member. Caregivers and teachers who spend 15–20 hours per week with a child may also complete ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires.
Can I post the sample ASQ:SE-2 questionnaire from your website on my website?
No. However, we encourage and permit linking from your website to the [sample questionnaire][1] to on our website. [1]: http://agesandstages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ASQSE2-24-Month-Questionnaire.pdf
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][1] 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 Gu…
I would like to add my program’s logo and contact information to the Family Information Sheet. May I do so without first obtaining permission from Brookes Publishing? May I make any other changes, additions, or deletions to the Family Information Sheet, or any other pages of the questionnaires?
You may add your program’s logo and contact information to the Family Information Sheet and/or remove the drawing of the mother and infant without seeking permission from Brookes Publishing. This is detailed in the ASQ-3 User’s Guide, beginning at the bottom of page 48, “At the top right of each family information she…
