A child may score on target in the Communication area of ASQ-3, but may still need a referral for evaluation due to difficulties communicating. Is this what the overall questions at the end of the questionnaire are designed to catch?
The Overall section at the end of each questionnaire serves as a general indicator of parental concerns. Any concern about development noted by parents should be discussed with the parents, and a referral should be made if appropriate. Keep in mind that these questions are not diagnostic; they can only serve as a gui…
Can ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires be photocopied?
Yes, ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires, as well as the sample letters and forms in the User’s Guides, may be photocopied for use at a single site with all of the children served by the purchasing organization at no additional charge.
Why does omitting 2 questions on the ASQ-3 require an adjusted score, but skipping 2 questions on the ASQ:SE-2 does not affect the scoring?
The ASQ-3 scores are domain scores; there are only 6 questions for each ASQ-3 area so skipping even 1 question s means missing 1/6th (16.67%) of the data; omitting 2 items for an area means missing 2/6 th or 33.33% of the data. There is only one ASQ:SE-2 score which is calculated from all of the items on a question…
The ASQ-3 questionnaire, particuarly in the Communication area, sometimes is not in-depth enough and may flag a child with a slight delay instead of a significant delay. How would you address this type of case?
The ASQ-3 is a developmental screener designed to indicate when children may have delays. The tool is not in-depth enough to determine whether children have a slight delay or significant delays in the Communication area (or any developmental area). If a child has concerns in the Communication area (i.e., scoring in t…
How long does it take to administer ASQ-3?
Questionnaires take 10–15 minutes for parents or caregivers to complete. Scoring takes about 2–3 minutes and can be conducted by professionals, paraprofessionals, or program staff.
Can the ASQ-3 be used as a criterion-referenced tool to supplement information gained from standardized testing, which is a requirement for special education eligibility where I work?
ASQ-3 is a standardized tool, but not a criterion-referenced tool. It certainly can be used to add information to an eligibility evaluation—specifically adding skills the child can do and others than they still need assistance with, as well as providing parent input.
When do you refer a child when using ASQ-3?
There are several instances where a professional may decide to refer a child after completion of ASQ-3. For the 5 developmental areas covered by ASQ-3, the tool uses cutoff scores to determine whether a child should be referred. The cutoff scores were developed through a standardization process and are set at 2 stand…
I understand that use of ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 is site specific, but I’m not sure how a “site” is defined. What constitutes a “site”?
A site is a single physical location, such as an office. An organization may have various sites—for example, the downtown office, the East branch, and the North branch. The sites may be located in the same city or town, the same county, the same state, or even different states. For instance, the University of Mich…
Does ASQ-3 have any requirements for intervals that are supposed to be used for every child?
Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) is a flexible system that allows programs to choose the frequency of screening based on what works best with the program’s goals and capabilities. There are no set requirements for use of specific age intervals. The developers do recommend that programs screen on a regular basis, ra…
How often should parents complete ASQ-3 questionnaires?
The ASQ-3 is a flexible system and it allows programs to choose the frequency of screening based on what works best with your program's goals and capabilities. We do recommend that programs screen on a regular basis, rather than just once, to detect delays that may develop as children develop.
