Can you provide a sample question from ASQ-3?
A question from the Problem Solving section of ASQ-3’s 2 month questionnaire, for example, is: When you hold your baby in a sitting position, does she look at a toy (about the size of a cup or rattle) that you place on the table or floor in front of her? Download a sample questionnaire .
How does ASQ-3 involve parents?
ASQ-3 relies on parents to observe their child and to complete the simple questionnaires about their child’s abilities. Having parents complete the developmental questionnaires is not only cost effective, but also enhances the accuracy of screening by tapping into parents’ in-depth knowledge about their children. Usi…
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 toys or educational materials are helpful with assessing development in children using the ASQ-3? Is there a list of tried and tested toys?
ASQ-3 is designed to be completed using items that are familiar to the child and commonly available in the child's house or child care center. See a full list of items needed for each questionnaire interval here . For convenience, the ASQ-3 Materials Kit is also available for purchase . This kit contains 20 attrac…
We give parents both ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 at the same time. Which ASQ:SE-2 questionnaire should be used if there isn't a questionnaire that corresponds directly to child's age assessed with ASQ-3 (for example, 8 months)?
There are no gaps between age intervals for ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires so there is always a questionnaire available for children in the appropriate age ranges (1-66 months for ASQ-3 and 1-72 months for ASQ:SE-2). Even when there is not an ASQ:SE-2 questionnaire with the exact same age as an ASQ-3 questionnaire…
What should we do if the parents do not agree with the caregiver's answers on the questionnaire?
ASQ questionnaires were designed to be completed by parents. If only a teacher or caregiver has completed an ASQ questionnaire, it is recommended that the parents also fill out the same questionnaire interval. The teacher and parents can then discuss results and any discrepancies. It is important for teachers to reme…
Can online ASQ questionnaires be accessed and completed on an iPad with internet access?
Yes, ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 online questionnaires available through ASQ Family Access can be accessed on an iPad with internet access. The ASQ Family Access website is mobile optimized which allows for easy viewing of questionnaires on tablets and mobile phones.
Is a document available to keep track of screenings?
We do not have a document template in Word or Excel to keep track of screenings. However, the Child Monitoring Sheets included on the Questionnaires CD-ROMs or online allow you to record results for an individual child. ASQ Online allows for electronic tracking of screenings. Explore ASQ Online .
What should a professional do if they observe something different than what the parent reported on the ASQ-3? Should the score be changed?
ASQ was developed and validated as a parent-completed tool, and many studies have found parents to be reliable evaluators of children's behavior. Parent responses should be honored as a valid source of information, and it is not appropriate for staff to change or revise responses submitted by parents or other caregiv…
Our pediatric medical clinic would like to implement ASQ-3 at the 9, 18, & 30 month visits. However, we are a very busy practice and have little resources to provide support for completion by parents. What steps do you recommend for achieving the highest completion rates?
Most pediatric practices are very busy so it’s important to realize that screening doesn't have to be overly time consuming. Simple strategies can be incorporated into office visits to support completion. Some pediatric practices choose to have caregivers complete ASQ-3 questionnaires online at home prior to schedule…
