Using the ASQ-3 Overall Questions_edited

Using the ASQ -3 Overall Questions

ASQ-3 intervals Overall question Possible problem indicator of Examples of referrals
2-14 Does your baby use both hands/legs equally well? Cerebral palsy Health care provider; motor specialist
2-14 When you help your baby stand, are his/her feet flat on the surface most of the time? Cerebral palsy Health care provider; motor specialist
4-14 Do you have concerns that your baby is too quiet, or does not make sounds like other babies? Hearing impairment; communication delay; autism EI/ECSE; SLP; audiologist
16-60 Do you think your child talks like other toddlers/children his/her age? Articulation delay; speech-language disorder Early intervention/early childhood special educator (EI/ECSE); speech-language pathologist (SLP)
16-60 Can you understand most of what your child says? Articulation delay; speech-language disorder EI/ECSE; SLP
30-60 Can other people understand most of what your child says? Articulation delay; speech-language disorder EI/ECSE; SLP
16-60 Do you think your child walks, runs, and climbs like other toddlers/children his/her age? Neurological conditions; cerebral palsy EI/ECSE; health care provider; motor specialist
All Do you think your baby/child hears well? Hearing impairment EI/ECSE; audiologist
All Does either parent have a family history of childhood deafness or hearing impairment? Hearing impairment EI/ECSE; audiologist
All Do you have concerns about your baby's/child's vision? Visual impairment; strabismus Primary health care provider
All Has your baby/child had any medical problems in the last several months? If ear infections, possible hearing impairment; other medical problems could indicate a very long list of issues Primary health care provider; audiologist for hearing evaluation
All Do you have any concerns about your baby's/child's behavior? Regulatory disorder; autism; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; oppositional defiant disorder; anxiety disorder; depression EI/ECSE; health care provider; infant mental health or behavioral specialist
All Does anything about your baby/child worry you? Varies Varies

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