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About the Screening<\/h3><\/div>

Ages & Stages Questionnaires\u00ae (ASQ\u00ae) provides reliable, accurate developmental and social-emotional screening for children between birth and age 6. Drawing on parents\u2019 expert knowledge, ASQ has been specifically designed to pinpoint developmental progress and catch delays in young children\u2014paving the way for meaningful next steps in learning, intervention, or monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Why perform Screening<\/h3><\/div>

If you\u2019re like most parents, you probably have a lot of questions when a doctor or teacher says your child will be screened. You know your child better than anyone else, and the thought of \u201cscoring\u201d what they can and can\u2019t do might make you feel apprehensive\u2014angry, even. You might wonder how a questionnaire can accurately capture all your child\u2019s skills, and if screening might lead to a label or diagnosis. And as a busy, concerned parent, you might have practical questions too, like how long is this going to take?<\/em> and what happens next?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

What is developmental screening?<\/h4>\n

Screening is a quick check of your child\u2019s development. It\u2019s happening in a wide variety of early childhood settings these days\u2014from doctors\u2019 offices to preschools to child care programs. Instructions for completing a screener are included below.<\/p>\n

Why is it important for my child to be screened?<\/h4>\n

Regular screening provides a fast and helpful look at how your child is doing in important areas like communication, social skills, motor skills, and problem-solving skills. Screening can identify your child\u2019s strengths, uncover new milestones to celebrate, and reveal any areas where your child may need support. It helps you understand your child\u2019s development and know what to look for next. And it helps you work with doctors and educators to plan next steps when it makes the most difference\u2014your child\u2019s critical first years of life.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Can a questionnaire really capture my child’s true skills and developmental progress?<\/h4>\n

Yes! Studies have shown that parent-completed screeners like ASQ\u00ae are very effective at pinpointing child progress. Information parents give about their children is usually highly accurate. Plus a parent-report tool like ASQ calls for your unique perspective on how your child behaves and performs skills in natural settings like your home. That means it can capture the big picture of your child\u2019s development better than a screening that takes place in an unfamiliar setting.<\/p>\n

Why would I want to fill out a questionnaire that highlights what my child can‘t do?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The great thing about ASQ is that it\u2019s strengths-focused\u2014the emphasis is really on what your child can do. It\u2019s the perfect way to keep track of milestones and celebrate them as your child grows and develops.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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How to Complete a Screening<\/h3>\n

4-C is happy to offer you a chance to receive a simple, free and confidential questionnaire to learn about your child\u2019s development. The Ages and Stages Questionnaire<\/a> can tell you, with great accuracy, whether your child is developing typically or may need help in certain areas. It\u2019s also a wonderful tool to help you learn about your child\u2019s development and includes fun activities that you and your child can do together.\u00a0 After completing the screening, you will receive the results of the screening with resources to promote development and information about further evaluation if necessary. You\u2019ll only need 10\u201315 minutes to fill out an ASQ-3 or ASQ:SE-2 questionnaire. It\u2019s that quick and easy!<\/p>\n

ASQs can be requested at any time for children between the ages of 2 months and 5 \u00bd years. You can complete a screening in a variety of ways, in English or Spanish, and as many times as you would like in order to track your child\u2019s development.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Make all requests and inquiries regarding the ASQ by mail, phone or email to:<\/h5>\n

Early Intervention<\/p>\n

5 Odana Court
\nMadison, WI 53719<\/p>\n

608-271-9181<\/a>
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If you are a family child care provider and want to request ASQs for the children in your care, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Si eres un proveedor de cuidado infantil familiar y desea solicitar ASQs (en espa\u00f1ol o ingl\u00e9s) para los ni\u00f1os bajo su cuidado, haga clic aqu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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