SMC Psychology the Importance of Child Development Paper

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An Introduction to ASQ-3™ Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Why Screen? • • • • To detect delays early To improve child outcomes To encourage parent involvement and education Because screening is recommended by major educational and medical organizations, including – American Academy of Pediatrics – Head Start – Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program (EPSDT), Medicaid’s child health program Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. What Is ASQ-3™? • The third edition of widely used developmental screening tool • A series of illustrated parent- or caregivercompleted questionnaires Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. What Is ASQ-3™? • Used to accurately identify children who may be at risk for developmental delays • Designed to encourage parent involvement and education • Low-cost, reliable, and rigorously tested • Also offers online questionnaire completion and online data management systems Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. How Was ASQ-3™ Developed? • ASQ initiated in 1980 at University of Oregon • Authors reviewed other standardized tests and studied the literature extensively to design a better tool for screening • ASQ skills were selected because they are easily observed or elicited by parents at home • First edition published in June 1995 • ASQ-3™ published in June 2009 Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Why Choose ASQ-3™? • Proven accurate by new research—highly reliable and valid • “Anytime” screening—expanded administration windows so the intervals are seamless from 1 through 66 months • Fast and easy scoring • Educates families and is parent friendly • Strengths based—it’s easy to share results and talk about a child’s development Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Screen with ASQ-3™ in 3 Simple Steps • Step 1: Try the items/Answer the questions – Parents can easily try activities with their child – 3 simple responses: Yes, Sometimes, or Not Yet • Step 2: Score the questionnaire – Professionals score in just 2−3 minutes • Step 3: Get the results – Copy the child’s scores to the Information Summary page – Interpret results and determine follow-up Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Step 1: Try the items • Parents complete the items of the questionnaire alone, or a professional can help guide the parent through completion if there are literacy or language learning problems • Most parents can complete a questionnaire in 10−15 minutes • Be sure the correct age interval is being used Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Step 2: Score the questionnaire • Professionals score the questionnaires with a simple 0, 5, and 10 point scoring system • Scores from the 5 areas are transferred to the Information Summary page • Scoring can be completed in 1−3 minutes Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Step 3: Get the results • Review child’s scores and compare to standardized cutoffs on Information Summary page • Interpret results • Determine follow-up actions, if needed Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ASQ-3™ Product Features Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. The ASQ-3™ Age Intervals 21 Questionnaire intervals: – 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 months (spaced 2 months apart) – 27, 30, 33, 36 months (spaced 3 months apart) – 42, 48, 54, 60 months (spaced 6 months apart) Corrected date of birth used for children born more than 3 weeks premature for up to 2 years of age ASQ-3™ Age Calculator (www.agesandstages.com/agecalculator/) helps select correct interval Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Elements of ASQ-3™: Areas & Questions • • • • • • 5 developmental areas (Communication, Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Problem Solving, Personal-Social) 6 questions in each area Questions are in hierarchical order Questions #5 and #6 are average skills for children of that age interval – i.e., a 12-month skill for a 12-month child, not a 16-month skill for a 12-month-old Response options: Yes, Sometimes, Not Yet Written at 4th- to 5th-grade reading level Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Sample 16 Month—cover sheet Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Sample 16 Month—two areas Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Elements of ASQ-3™: Overall Section • This is an un-scored section • Looks at quality of skills (e.g., speech) – Example: “Does your baby use both hands equally well?” – “No” response indicates possible cerebral palsy. Important to follow up. – Example: “Concerns about vision?” – “Yes” response could mean a possible vision problem. Important to follow up. • Parent concerns are very predictive • Any concerns or questionable responses require follow-up Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Sample 16 Month—overall section Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Elements of ASQ-3™: Information Summary • Each ASQ-3 interval has its own unique summary sheet • “Window of administration” at the top • Each summary sheet has the following sections: – Child/family information Bar graph with cutoffs and total scores Section for recording Overall responses Section for noting follow-up action to be taken Optional section: Individual item responses (records the responses for all items in one small box, eliminating need to look back at the pages of the questionnaire for answers to individual items) Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Sample 16 Month Q—Information Summary Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Scoring ASQ-3™ • Yes = 10 points, Sometimes = 5 points, Not Yet = 0 points • Transfer scores to Information Summary page • Compare child’s score in each area to cutoff score; cutoff scores based on empirical research  Scores falling in the white area indicate the child is developing typically  Scores falling in the gray area mean the child should be monitored and another screening may be desirable in a few months (1 -2 SD below the mean)  Scores falling in the black area mean the child may be at risk for developmental delays and should be referred for further assessment (2 SD below mean) Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Validity and Reliability • New standardization – based on 18,572 questionnaires for 15,138 children (an exceptionally large standardization sample) • The sample mirrors the demographic mix of the U.S. population and includes underserved populations and children of all socioeconomic statuses • The strong technical data improved even further with 3rd edition – Reliability • Test-retest: 0.92 (excellent) • Inter-rater: 0.93 ( excellent) – Validity: 0.82 to 0.88 (excellent) – Sensitivity: 0.86 (excellent) – Specificity: 0.85 (excellent) (Note the cutoffs generated from this standardization are working well in use of the ASQ-3™ around the world.) Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ASQ-3™ and Children with Autism • Children with autism were included in the normative sample • ASQ-3™ reliably picks up delays associated with autism and identifies children who should receive further evaluation • Relevant items – Overall questions elicit parent concerns Sample Overall questions: Do you have any concerns about your child’s behavior? If yes, explain. Does anything about your child worry you? If yes, explain. Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ASQ-3™ Starter Kit • Includes the – User’s Guide – Set of Questionnaires – Quick Start Guide – With English Questionnaires US $275.00 – With Spanish Questionnaires US $275.00 Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ASQ-3™ User’s Guide • Complete how-to instructions • Strategies for a wide variety of settings and for working effectively with families • Technical Report • Intervention Activities US $50.00 Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ASQ-3™ Questionnaires • Sturdy, user-friendly box with handle • Questionnaires on paper and CD-ROM in one convenient package • Supplemental materials – Parent Conference Sheet – Child Monitoring Sheet • Tabbed dividers English—US $225.00 Spanish—US $225.00 Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ASQ-3™ Quick Start Guide • 4-page laminated guide – durable, easy to use, quick to find • Developed in response to user feedback • Provides key, on-the-spot information – Selecting the correct questionnaire – Calculating age – Adjusting scores when item responses are missing • Helps programs improve screening implementation • Economical, sold in package of 5 English US $24.95 Spanish US $24.95 Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ASQ-3™ Learning Activities • More than 400 fun and effective activities to share with parents • Includes CD-ROM with printable activities – English US $49.95 – Spanish US $49.95 Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ASQ Training DVDs ASQ-3™ Scoring and Referral $49.95 | 2009 | 25 minutes The Ages & Stages Questionnaires® on a Home Visit $49.95 | 2007 | 20 minutes Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ASQ-3™ Materials Kit • Convenient access to items needed for ASQ-3™ screenings • Includes sturdy totebag and instruction booklet • See list of included items at www.agesandstages.com US $295.00 Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ASQ Online • Web-based management and questionnaire completion system; available 24/7 • Automates scoring for accuracy and time savings • Easy reporting; numerous built-in reports • Sample letters, forms, and other templates that are easily customizable • Import/Export functionality • API functionality to transfer ASQ data to another data management system Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ASQ Pro & ASQ Enterprise • Sold as a subscription product with annual renewals and quarterly charges for screens used • ASQ Pro account for single-site programs • ASQ Enterprise account for multi-site programs • See videos and pricing at www.agesandstages.com Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. ASQ Family Access • Online completion for parents via a secure, customizable URL • Add-on subscription to ASQ Pro or ASQ Enterprise • See videos and pricing at www.agesandstages.com Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Brookes On Location Training • On-site seminars from ASQ-3™ experts • Seminars for all levels of users • Introductory seminar • Comprehensive seminar • Training of Training seminar • Combo trainings for ASQ-3™ and ASQ:SE also available Visit www.brookesonlocation.com to learn more Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Questions? Visit http://agesandstages.com/contact-us/ to contact your sales representative. Ages & Stages Questionnaires® is a registered trademark and ASQ-3™ and related logos are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. Copyright © 2014 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved.

As we begin this session, I would like to take this opportunity to clarify my expectations for this course:

Please note that GCU Online weeks run from Thursday (Day 1) through Wednesday (Day 7).

 

Course Room Etiquette:

• It is my expectation that all learners will respect the thoughts and ideas presented in the discussions.
• All postings should be presented in a respectful, professional manner. Remember – different points of view add richness and depth to the course!

 

Office Hours:

• My office hours vary so feel free to shoot me an email at [email protected] or my office phone is 602.639.6517 and I will get back to you within one business day or as soon as possible.
• Phone appointments can be scheduled as well. Send me an email and the best time to call you, along with your phone number to make an appointment.
• I welcome all inquiries and questions as we spend this term together. My preference is that everyone utilizes the Questions to Instructor forum. In the event your question is of a personal nature, please feel free to post in the Individual Questions for Instructor forumI will respond to all posts or emails within 24 or sooner.

 

Late Policy and Grading Policy

Discussion questions:

• I do not mark off for late DQ’s.
• I would rather you take the time to read the materials and respond to the DQ’s in a scholarly way, demonstrating your understanding of the materials.
• I will not accept any DQ submissions after day 7, 11:59 PM (AZ Time) of the week.
• Individual written assignments – due by 11:59 PM AZ Time Zone on the due dates indicated for each class deliverable.

Assignments:

• Assignments turned in after their specified due dates are subject to a late penalty of -10%, each day late, of the available credit. Please refer to the student academic handbook and GCU policy.
• Any activity or assignment submitted after the due date will be subject to GCU’s late policy
• Extenuating circumstances may justify exceptions, which are at my sole discretion. If an extenuating circumstance should arise, please contact me privately as soon as possible.
• No assignments can be accepted for grading after midnight on the final day of class.
• All assignments will be graded in accordance with the Assignment Grading Rubrics

Participation

• Participation in each week’s Discussion Board forum accounts for a large percentage of your final grade in this course.
• Please review the Course Syllabus for a comprehensive overview of course deliverables and the value associated with each.
• It is my expectation that each of you will substantially contribute to the course discussion forums and respond to the posts of at least three other learners.
• A substantive post should be at least 200 words. Responses such as “great posts” or “I agree” do notmeet the active engagement expectation.
• Please feel free to draw on personal examples as you develop your responses to the Discussion Questions but you do need to demonstrate your understanding of the materials.
• I do expect outside sources as well as class materials to formulate your post.
• APA format is not necessary for DQ responses, but I do expect a proper citation for references.
• Please use peer-related journals found through the GCU library and/or class materials to formulate your answers. Do not try to “Google” DQ’s as I am looking for class materials and examples from the weekly materials.
• I will not accept responses that are from Wikipedia, Business com, or other popular business websites. You will not receive credit for generic web searches – this does not demonstrate graduate-level research.
• Stay away from the use of personal pronouns when writing.As a graduate student, you are expected to write based on research and gathering of facts. Demonstrating your understanding of the materials is what you will be graded on. You will be marked down for lack of evidence to support your ideas.

Plagiarism

• Plagiarism is the act of claiming credit for another’s work, accomplishments, or ideas without appropriate acknowledgment of the source of the information by including in-text citations and references.
• This course requires the utilization of APA format for all course deliverables as noted in the course syllabus.
• Whether this happens deliberately or inadvertently, whenever plagiarism has occurred, you have committed a Code of Conduct violation.
• Please review your LopesWrite report prior to final submission.
• Every act of plagiarism, no matter the severity, must be reported to the GCU administration (this includes your DQ’s, posts to your peers, and your papers).

Plagiarism includes:

• Representing the ideas, expressions, or materials of another without due credit.
• Paraphrasing or condensing ideas from another person’s work without proper citation and referencing.
• Failing to document direct quotations without proper citation and referencing.
• Depending upon the amount, severity, and frequency of the plagiarism that is committed, students may receive in-class penalties that range from coaching (for a minor omission), -20% grade penalties for resubmission, or zero credit for a specific assignment. University-level penalties may also occur, including suspension or even expulsion from the University.
• If you are at all uncertain about what constitutes plagiarism, you should review the resources available in the Student Success Center. Also, please review the University’s policies about plagiarism which are covered in more detail in the GCU Catalog and the Student Handbook.
• We will be utilizing the GCU APA Style Guide 7th edition located in the Student Success Center > The Writing Center for all course deliverables.

LopesWrite

• All course assignments must be uploaded to the specific Module Assignment Drop Box, and also submitted to LopesWrite every week.
• Please ensure that your assignment is uploaded to both locations under the Assignments DropBox. Detailed instructions for using LopesWrite are located in the Student Success Center.

Assignment Submissions

• Please note that Microsoft Office is the software requirement at GCU.
• I can open Word files or any file that is saved with a .rtf (Rich Text Format) extension. I am unable to open .wps files.
• If you are using a “.wps” word processor, please save your files using the .rtf extension that is available from the drop-down box before uploading your files to the Assignment Drop Box.

Grade of Incomplete

• The final grade of Incomplete is granted at the discretion of the instructor; however, students must meet certain specific criteria before this grade accommodation is even possible to consider.
• The grade of Incomplete is reserved for times when students experience a serious extenuating circumstance or a crisis during the last week of class which prevents the completion of course requirements before the close of the grading period. Students also must pass the course at the time the request is made.
• Please contact me personally if you are having difficulties in meeting course requirements or class deadlines during our time together. In addition, if you are experiencing personal challenges or difficulties, it is best to contact the Academic Counselor so that you can discuss the options that might be available to you, as well as each option’s academic and financial repercussions.

Grade Disputes

• If you have any questions about a grade you have earned on an individual assignment or activity, please get in touch with mepersonally for further clarification.
• While I have made every attempt to grade you fairly, on occasion a misunderstanding may occur, so please allow me the opportunity to learn your perspective if you believe this has occurred. Together, we should be able to resolve grading issues on individual assignments.
• However, after we have discussed individual assignments’ point scores, if you still believe that the final grade you have earned at the end of the course is not commensurate with the quality of work you produced for this class, there is a formal Grade Grievance procedurewhich is outlined in the GCU Catalog and Student Handbook.