Kids in the monitoring zone: What to do next
Having a child score in the monitoring zone of ASQ-3 can prompt programs and parents to wonder, what do we do next? Read this article to learn some of our suggestions.
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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.
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.
Improve your program with parent feedback
While there are lots of ways to evaluate program effectiveness, parent feedback is perhaps the most valuable since the success of the screening process rests on how accurately and thoroughly parents complete the questionnaires. Plan now to get the most of this year’s post-screening evaluations.
The Keeping In Touch newsletter series
During 2014, The Keeping in Touch newsletter from the Army Educational & Developmental Intervention Services program ran an online article series featuring a monthly Q&A with ASQ developers. You can earn non-discipline specific continuing education hours by reading each newsletter in the series and completing a multiple-choice exam. Send questions to EDISCSPD@amedd.army.mil.
When should you NOT ask parents to complete an ASQ questionnaire?
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.
ASQ and the power of parent engagement
Learn how using ASQ provides child care programs with ample opportunities for parent engagement. Studies have shown that the more parents and families are involved in their children’s development and education from day one, the better equipped those parents will be to support early developmental goals, and ultimately, the better… Read More