What is the Ages & Stages Questionnaire?
ASQ-3 is a series of questionnaires that screen and monitor a child’s development between 1 month and 5 1/2 years of age. The results determine if the child is on track or if he or she should receive a more in-depth assessment to determine the need for specialized services. The Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ-3): A Parent-Completed, Child-Monitoring System, Third Edition, is a comprehensive developmental screening tool designed to help professionals identify infants and young children who may need further evaluation for developmental delays. Research has shown that the sooner children are identified as having delays and the sooner they get help, the better their chances of making significant developmental strides. And yet, more than 70% of children who have delays are not identified until after they start school, meaning a critical missed window of opportunity for early intervention. ASQ-3 is designed to close that gap by providing a convenient and reliable tool for those profession