History of the ASQ Developmental Screener
Ages & Stages Questionnaires® co-developer, Jane Squires, talks about the early days of development and the evolution of the ASQ developmental and social-emotional screeners.
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Why Developmental Screening Matters
Why is developmental screening important? Co-developer of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Jane Squires, briefly explains the purpose of developmental screening and its end goal.
Success Story: First 5 El Dorado
Read how First 5 El Dorado made screening accessible by creating 20 ASQ kits and dispensing them in county libraries—boxes packed with everything a parent would need to complete ASQ with their child.
Factors to consider when interpreting ASQ results
There are a lot of factors that can impact a child’s screening results. Knowing what they are, and considering them as you interpret results, can help you make the right kinds of referrals at the right time.
Success Story: Canadian Pediatric Group
Discover how the Section of Community Paediatrics, a group of 12 private practices in Calgary, implements ASQ Online. See how ASQ Online has benefited the organization.
Success Story: Help Me Grow – Southeast Michigan
Learn why Help Me Grow Southeast Michigan chose ASQ Online to meet their screening and data management needs—and how the system helped them meet their goals.
How to introduce the questionnaires in ways that ease parents’ concerns
Has your program ever had difficulty getting parents to participate in ASQ-3 or ASQ:SE-2 screenings? Reluctance is often due to a lack of understanding about why screening is necessary, what to expect, or how answers will be used. Use these tips to help parents get comfortable with screening.
Using ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 together
It’s common knowledge that all children should be screened early and often in order to determine which kids are developing typically and which are at risk for delays. Get the full picture by adding a social-emotional tool, such as ASQ:SE-2, to your screening program.
Tips for setting up a developmental screening program in your pediatric practice
Here are the staff roles and office-flow procedures an experienced pediatrician recommends for establishing an effective screening program using ASQ.
9 best practices for using an interpreter for ASQ completion
A language or major cultural difference between professionals and parents can impact everyday communication, but it can be especially challenging during the ASQ screening process when face-to-face conversations may be pivotal. Follow these 9 best practices to ensure the screening process goes smoothly, even when families speak a different language.