## Areas on ASQ3

The ASQ $ ^{\circ} $ -3 screens five key areas of development in young children to create a well-rounded snapshot of the child's skills and abilities. This handout lists the areas of development and briefly explains each.

### Communication

Assesses language, both what a child understands and how they follow directions (receptive) and how they vocalize, use words, and start to make sentences (expressive).

### Gross Motor

Assesses large muscle (body, arms, and legs) movement and coordination.

### Fine Motor

Assesses eye/hand and hand/finger movements and coordination, pre-writing skills.

### Personal-Social

Assesses self-help skills (e.g., feeding, dressing, toileting) and social interactions with others.

### Problem Solving

Assesses skills of thinking and learning, how child solves problems, pre-academic skills.