## Why Developmental Screening Matters

Why is developmental screening important? Co-developer of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Jane Squires, briefly explains the purpose of developmental screening and its end goal.

## Success Story: First 5 El Dorado

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.

## 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.

## Introducing ASQ-3 Questionnaires to Parents

Use this tip sheet to help parents feel more comfortable and engaged when you introduce ASQ-3 questionnaires and ask them to participate.

## Presentando el ASQ-3 a los padres

Use this tip sheet to help parents feel more comfortable and engaged when you introduce ASQ-3 questionnaires and ask them to participate.

## What is ASQ:SE-2?

Provide reassurance and allay fears by communicating thoughtfully about the screening process from the get-go. Share this handout with parents to explain the basics of ASQ:SE-2.

## ¿Qué es ASQ:SE-2?

Provide reassurance and allay fears by communicating thoughtfully about the screening process from the get-go. Share this What is ASQ:SE-2? handout with Spanish-speaking parents to explain the basics of ASQ:SE-2.

## How You Can Bridge the Word Gap

Talking with your children is important! Trends in amount of talk, vocabulary growth, and style of interaction are established at a young age. Try these fun activities from the ASQ-3 Learning Activities™ with the children in your program or share them with parents to help bridge the word gap.

## Success Story: The Young School and ASQ

Read this Q&A with the Head of Faculty & Administration at The Young School to learn more about ASQ from a child care perspective.

## Success Story: First 5 Contra Costa

Hear from a mom who trusted her gut regarding concerns about her son’s development, even in the face of reassurances from family members and her son’s pediatrician.