For early intervention programs where children are already receiving services to address developmental or social-emotional delays, ASQ can be a valuable tool for ongoing monitoring and for addressing new concerns as they arise. Discover how one early intervention program uses ASQ to meet its ongoing screening needs.
Watch the video to find out from Ages & Stages Questionnaires® co-developer, Jane Squires, when the ASQ:SE should be used by a physician.
Watch the video to find out from Ages & Stages Questionnaires® co-developer, Jane Squires, what to do if a child is already receiving early intervention services.
Should they be screened in English or should teachers translate the questionnaire and administer it in the child’s home language? Watch the video to find out.
Designing a precise, trustworthy screening system doesn’t happen overnight! This timeline illustrates the story behind ASQ—from its beginning to its ongoing evolution as the premier screening system.
The main point of screening is to catch children who may be at risk for disabilities, to ensure they get further assessment, and to make sure as many children as possible get needed early intervention services. If children are already diagnosed with a disability, screening is redundant.
Watch this video for valuable, real-world insights on how one busy pediatric practice implements ASQ. Includes step-by-step office flow procedures! Read More
Provide reassurance and allay fears by communicating thoughtfully about the screening process from the get-go. Share this What is ASQ-3? handout with Spanish-speaking parents to explain the basics of ASQ-3. Read More
Holding a parent–teacher conference to share ASQ-3 results with parents? Use this form to take notes and help guide your conversation.
Use these tips to help your pediatric practice effectively and efficiently implement a paper-based screening and surveillance system using ASQ-3. Recommended tasks for various staff members are provided. Information about optional supplemental social-emotional, autism-specific, and family psychosocial screening is also included.