Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition by Jane Squires, Diane Bricker, and Elizabeth Twombly
BENEFIT
Provides a comprehensive yet quick way to screen young children for developmental delays in 5 key domains: communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal–social
NORMS
The research sample includes 15,138 children and is representative of the U.S. population in terms of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status
FORMAT
Questionnaire completed by the parent
ADMIN TIME
10 to 15 minutes
AGES
1 month to 5½ year
The Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition pinpoints developmental progress in young children and is designed for use by early educators and health care professionals. Its success lies in its parent-centric approach and inherent ease-of-use—a combination that has made it the most widely used developmental screener across the globe. Evidence shows that the earlier development is assessed, the greater the chance a child has to reach his or her potential. The ASQ-3 lets you quickly and accurately catch delays. It has excellent sensitivity (.86) and specificity (.85), which are two of the most important indicators of accuracy for a screener.
ASQ-3 features and benefits:
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- Administer virtually anywhere, in person or over the phone
- Easily score an administration in just 2 to 3 minutes
- Quickly find out if a child is at risk for developmental delays
- Pinpoint strengths and weaknesses
- Teach parents about child development and their own child’s skills
- Screen for developmental delays with a measure that is cost-effective, valid, and reliable