Can I use some of the questions from ASQ-3 or ASQ:SE-2 in a tool that I am creating?
You need written permission from Brookes Publishing before adapting, translating, excerpting, or reformatting the ASQ questionnaires, User’s Guides, any related materials, or any part thereof in any way. To apply for permission, please complete a Permission Request Form . The permissions process takes several weeks …
What is the best way to screen English language learners? Should they be screened in English or should teachers translate the questionnaire into the child's home language?
Because you want the optimal performance from the child, if a child has difficulty understanding English, you should use his or her native language if possible. ASQ-3 measures all developmental domains and is not designed as an measurement of English skills. So, for the 42 month questionnaire, item 1 in Fine Motor me…
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 .
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 …
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.
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 variet…
Is ASQ-3 approved by an IRB?
An institutional review board (IRB) is a committee that reviews the methods proposed for research to ensure that they are ethical. Each reserach study needs to be individually approved with an institution's specific IRB. A tool, such as ASQ-3, is not granted blanket approval to be used in research studies. Numerous I…
Can I translate ASQ-3 and/or ASQ:SE-2 for use in a research study?
Written permission is needed from Brookes Publishing before translating and adapting any part of ASQ-3 or ASQ:SE-2. To apply for permission to translate the tool(s) for use in a research study, please download and complete the Checklist for Permission to Translate for Research Use and email it to rights@brookespub…
How can ASQ-3 questionnaires be used as a parent education tool?
Each questionnaire discusses developmental activities tied to the age of the child being screened. In completing and reviewing the questionnaire, parents learn about general developmental milestones as well as their own child’s strengths. Parents find it helpful to receive suggested learning activities they can work …
For the overall question about hearing loss on the ASQ-3, does a family history mean immediate family members as well as extended family members?
For the overall question Does either parent have a family history of childhood deafness or hearing impairment?, the term family history refers to both immediate and extended family members. At the least, the grandparents of the child's parent should be included because there is a genetic component to some types of he…
