What You Need to Start Screening
- All you need to start is the User’s Guide for ASQ-3 or ASQ:SE and a master set of questionnaires.
- Questionnaires come in English or Spanish (previous editions are available in French and Korean). You have the option of using questionnaires on paper or in PDF format on CD-ROM.
- The questionnaires and the letters, forms, and activities in the User’s Guidesmay be photocopied at no additional charge.
Screen with ASQ in 3 Simple Steps
- Select the questionnaire that matches the child’s age—easy with the automated questionnaire selection in ASQ Pro and ASQ Enterprise!Then the parent can easily fill out the questionnaire online through the secure, customizable ASQ Family Access website. Or you can choose the paper format—mail the questionnaires, take them on a home visit, or give them to parents to fill out in a waiting area.
- The parent answers the questions, such as Does your baby pick up a crumb or Cheerio with the tips of his thumb and a finger? The parent answers yes, sometimes, or not yet then moves on to the next item. This process takes about 10-15 minutes.
- If the parent completes the questionnaire online, you’ll save time and ensure accuracy with fast automated scoring through ASQ Pro or ASQ Enterprise. If the parent completes the questionnaires on paper, you can score them by hand in just 2-3 minutes.
See the 3 steps in action with an actual questionnaire (PDF) >>
Once You Have the Scores
Now compare the child’s scores in each of the areas (five in ASQ-3, seven in ASQ:SE) to the cutoff points listed on the scoring sheet.
Scores beneath the cutoff points indicate a need for further assessment; scores near the cutoff points call for discussion and monitoring; and scores above the cutoff suggest the child is on track developmentally.
Communicate the screening results to the child’s parents, and suggest resources for follow-up or further assessment if needed.
