## Showing articles from omitted items tag

### [Our local providers use ASQ with the help of interpreters. How do we really know that the interpretation is accurate or the norms appropriate?](https://support.agesandstages.com/kb/article/202-our-local-providers-use-asq-with-the-help-of-interpreters-how-do-we-really-know-that-the-interpretation-is-accurate-or-the-norms-appropriate/)

Successful use of ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 with interpreters requires interpreters that are familiar with both the language and culture of a given population. This article describes best practices for using interpreters.

In terms of norms, because ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 were normed on large groups of children in the Unit...

### [How do you score a section accurately when a parent is unable to answer a question because they have never attempted the activity and are not able to try it at the time?](https://support.agesandstages.com/kb/article/373-how-do-you-score-a-section-accurately-when-a-parent-is-unable-to-answer-a-question-because-they-have-never-attempted-the-activity-and-are-not-able-to-try-it-at-the-time/)

The authors recommend that the professional attempt to allow the parent to try the activity at a later time. However, if that is not possible, the item can be skipped. Up to 2 items can be omitted per area for ASQ-3. Instructions for scoring questionnaires with omitted items can be found on page 72 of the User's Guide...

### [Why does omitting 2 questions on the ASQ-3 require an adjusted score, but skipping 2 questions on the ASQ:SE-2 does not affect the scoring?](https://support.agesandstages.com/kb/article/367-why-does-omitting-2-questions-on-the-asq3-require-an-adjusted-score-but-skipping-2-questions-on-the-asqse2-does-not-affect-the-scoring/)

The ASQ-3 scores are domain scores; there are only 6 questions for each ASQ-3 area so skipping even 1 question means missing 1/6th (16.67%) of the data; omitting 2 items for an area means missing 2/6th or 33.33% of the data. There is only one ASQ:SE-2 score which is calculated from all of the items on a question.