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Prepare before you share ASQ screening results

Discussing ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 results can be a challenge, especially if there are areas of concern. Ensure families get the answers, support, and referrals they need with these tips for more productive parent meetings. Read More

Family Engagement from the Early Years to the Early Grades

This policy statement from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education (ED) provides recommendations to early childhood systems and programs on family engagement. Developing family and professional relationships linked to learning, development, and wellness is one of the listed practices. Developmental screenings that include parental perspectives help to… Read More

SEAM Parent Summary Form

Share this form with caregivers before reviewing SEAM results to help engage families in the process of identifying strengths, identifying areas to focus on, and sharing ideas and activities that can support the development of the identified skill. Read More

Using SEAM with families

SEAM assesses children’s social and emotional development, and can evaluate a caregiver’s readiness for providing ongoing support. But the tool’s success relies heavily on caregiver involvement and interest. Use these tips to help your program engage better with families, for better child outcomes. Read More

ASQ Parent Communication Tools

Developing resources for communicating with parents is essential to the smooth and efficient operation of a screening and monitoring program. Use these sample letters, forms, and surveys (available in English and Spanish) to assist your program’s implementation of ASQ-3 and/or ASQ:SE-2. Read More

ASQ:SE-2 Social-Emotional Development Guide

Support the social-emotional development of children, from 2- to 60-months old, by checking for these important milestones. This colorful, 9-page guide outlines a dozen or more important milestones for each developmental age range. Read More

ASQ:SE-2 Social-Emotional Development Guide Poster

Help support the social-emotional development of children, from 2- to 60-months old, with this 11″x17″ poster that highlights three key milestones for each developmental age range. Share it as a handout, or hang it up as a reference for parents, caregivers, and staff. Read More

Putting your trust in parents

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by how to include parents in the screening process with ASQ, you’re not alone. Discover the case for having parents complete questionnaires—and learn what to do when they can’t. Read More

Best practices for using an interpreter for ASQ completion infographic

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. View this infographic and learn nine best practices to ensure the screening process goes smoothly, even when families speak… Read More