ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 were developed as parent-completed tools. With the rise in ASQ screening in child care centers and schools, more teachers are tackling questionnaires on their own. Are there downsides to this approach? And how can teachers better involve parents in the process?… Read More
Fifty researchers, practitioners, and affiliated ASQ publishers from 19 countries recently gathered in Stockholm, Sweden, for ASQ Around the World: The 2nd Invitational Symposium of International ASQ Researchers. … Read More
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. Read More
Social-emotional development is important for young children because it’s a key to success in school, in social environments, and in environments both at home and away from home. It’s also really the best predictor we have of academic success. If we want children to develop at their utmost capacity, we… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More