My organization would like to implement ASQ-3. Do we need training to use it correctly?
Your program does not necessarily need training, but many programs find training helps with implementation. After a thorough reading of the ASQ-3 User’s Guide and several weeks of practice, an experienced early childhood professional should be able to implement the ASQ-3 effectively. However, attending an official AS…
Are there numerical values for the monitoring zone cutoffs on ASQ-3? On one of the age intervals, the gray line indicating the monitoring zone ends halfway in the circle representing 45; does that indicate that the monitoring zone cutoff is 42.5?
The monitoring zone for ASQ-3 is set between 1 and 2 standard deviations below the mean for each domain. Table 18 in the technical appendix ( available online or on page 171 of the ASQ-3 User's Guide) includes standard deviations for each domain of each interval. The numbers in Column 1.0 SD represent the top end of…
How do you score a section accurately when a parent is unable to answer a question because they have never attempted the activity and are not able to try it at the time?
The authors recommend that the professional attempt to allow the parent to try the activity at a later time. However, if that is not possible, the item can be skipped. Up to 2 items can be omitted per area for ASQ-3. Instructions for scoring questionnaires with omitted items can be found on page 72 of the User's Guid…
Can the ASQ-3 scores be translated into percentile rank and, if so, what is that percentile?
The ASQ-3 cutoff scores are set at 2 standard deviations below the mean. The monitoring zone is between 1 and 2 standard deviations below the mean. Table 18 in the technical appendix (page 171 in the User’s Guide or available here ) shows the mean and standard deviations for each ASQ-3 interval. The bell curve is no…
Is there an ASQ-3 User's Guide in Spanish?
At this point in time, the ASQ-3 User's Guide is only available in English. For an at-a-glance guide to ASQ-3 administration and scoring basics, use the ASQ-3 Quick Start Guide in Spanish . Also, view the support materials available in Spanish on the ASQ website .
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.
