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### [Currently, our child care teachers fill out an ASQ-3 on children prior to parent-teacher conferences while a home visitor has parents fill out an ASQ-3 at home in the same timeframe. The 2 separate questionnaires can be discussed at the parent-teacher conference. However, we screen twice a year and having both teachers and parents complete the questionnaires means that there is a possibility of a teacher completing the same ASQ-3 interval two times and the parent completing it twice as well.](https://support.agesandstages.com/kb/article/306-currently-our-child-care-teachers-fill-out-an-asq3-on-children-prior-to-parentteacher-conferences-while-a-home-visitor-has-parents-fill-out-an-asq3-at-home-in-the-same-timeframe-the-2-separate-questionnaires-can-be-discussed-at-the-parentteacher-conference-however-we-screen-twice-a-year-and-having-both-teachers-and-parents-complete-the-questionnaires-means-that-there-is-a-possibility-of-a-teacher-completing-the-same-asq3-interval-two-times-and-the-parent-completing-it-twice-as-well/)

It is great to have both parents and child care providers complete the questionnaires and discuss results as your program is doing. Completing the same age interval four times is not ideal, especially if the child's scores were above the cutoffs during the first administration. One suggestion is to space your screening better to avoid this overlap.

### [Who completes ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires?](https://support.agesandstages.com/kb/article/260-who-completes-asqse2-questionnaires/)

Parents or caregivers complete ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires independently, or, if necessary, with the assistance of a staff member. Caregivers and teachers who spend 15–20 hours per week with a child may also complete ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires.

### [My school district uses ASQ-3 as a screening tool to assess the need for special education. Instead of parents completing the form, the evaluator fills it out. This person does not know the child and spends only 15-60 minutes with the child. What are your thoughts on this practice?](https://support.agesandstages.com/kb/article/164-my-school-district-uses-asq3-as-a-screening-tool-to-assess-the-need-for-special-education-instead-of-parents-completing-the-form-the-evaluator-fills-it-out-this-person-does-not-know-the-child-and-spends-only-1560-minutes-with-the-child-what-are-your-thoughts-on-this-practice/)

ASQ-3 (and ASQ:SE-2) questionnaires are primarily designed to be completed by parents. A caregiver/teacher who spends at least 20 hours a week with the child may also complete the questionnaires. It is important that the person completing the questionnaire is familiar with the child's skills. A professional unfamiliar with the child may not provide reliable information.

### [If a teacher only spends 10 hours a week with a student, can they fill out an ASQ:SE-2 for the child? Are the results still valid and reliable?](https://support.agesandstages.com/kb/article/308-if-a-teacher-only-spends-10-hours-a-week-with-a-student-can-they-fill-out-an-asqse2-for-the-child-are-the-results-still-valid-and-reliable/)

No, 10 hours a week with a child is not enough time for a teacher to complete an ASQ:SE-2 for the child. Teachers or caregivers should spend at least 15-20 hours a week with a child in order to complete questionnaires for the child. In addition, the teacher or caregiver should have spent enough time with the child over the previous months to provide accurate responses.

### [What are the specific guidelines for how many hours child care providers should be working with children in order to fill out an ASQ-3 or ASQ:SE-2?](https://support.agesandstages.com/kb/article/307-what-are-the-specific-guidelines-for-how-many-hours-child-care-providers-should-be-working-with-children-in-order-to-fill-out-an-asq3-or-asqse2/)

While the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 are designed primarily to be completed by parents, caregivers or teachers who spend at least 15-20 hours a week with a child may also complete the questionnaires. This ensures that the person completing the questionnaire is familiar with the child's skills. We recommend that parents be involved in the process as much as possible.

### [Do the questionnaires need to be completed independently by a parent?](https://support.agesandstages.com/kb/article/319-do-the-questionnaires-need-to-be-completed-independently-by-a-parent/)

While the questionnaires were developed so that parents could complete them independently, it is acceptable for a professional to provide assistance. In situations where literacy is an issue, a professional can read the questions to the parent. A professional can also provide explanations to assist with understanding the questions.

### [What should a professional do if they observe something different than what the parent reported on the ASQ-3? Should the score be changed?](https://support.agesandstages.com/kb/article/374-what-should-a-professional-do-if-they-observe-something-different-than-what-the-parent-reported-on-the-asq3-should-the-score-be-changed/)

ASQ was developed and validated as a parent-completed tool, and many studies have found parents to be reliable evaluators of children's behavior. Parent responses should be honored as a valid source of information, and it is not appropriate for staff to change or revise responses submitted by parents or other caregivers.