Introduction to the ASQ-3
This training was presented on
December 12, 2025
REPLAY & RESOURCES:
- Presentation Slides (1/page)
Presentation Slides (3/page)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Developmental Surveillance and Screening Initiatives
- ASQ-3 Handouts (English & Spanish)
Note: Training certificates are only available following live trainings or completion of self-paced courses. A certificate will not be provided for review of these materials.
TRAINING DETAILS:
This training will introduce the concept of developmental screening using the evidence-based tool Ages and Stages Questionnaire, 3rd edition (ASQ-3). Participants will learn about the benefits of developmental screening, the features of the ASQ-3, scoring and interpreting screening results, communicating with families, and follow-up and next steps.
Learners will:
- Explain the benefits and purpose of developmental screening for children ages 0–5 by articulating its impact on early intervention and child development
- Identify and describe the key components and structure of the ASQ-3, including its domains, scoring system, and administration process
- Accurately score and evaluate screening results, using guidelines provided, to determine developmental progress and areas of concern
- Apply effective communication strategies to engage families in the screening process, including discussing results and addressing concerns with sensitivity and clarity
- Develop and share actionable follow-up plans based on screening outcomes, including referrals, resources, and ongoing monitoring strategies
Who should attend: All staff of family resource center (FRCs), child abuse prevention councils (CAPCs), community-based organizations, and other child- and family-serving systems.
IMPORTANT TRAINING INFORMATION:
- This is a webinar-style training. This means that you will not be on camera and will not be able to see other learners. This training will not include breakout rooms. Opportunities to interact with the presenter(s) and other participants will be included.
- This training will be recorded. The recording will be available to registered learners within 2 days of the training.
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MEET THE SPEAKER
Zulema is the Pediatric Partnerships Program Officer for San Francisco Department of Early Childhood where she designs and implements activities that support pre-natal, post-natal, infant and toddler health and wellness, early identification and intervention, and pediatric quality improvement efforts.
Zulema has 15 years of experience focused on strengthening and enhancing services available to children and families. She has provided training, coaching, consultation, and technical assistance in a variety of community settings, including to Medi-Cal serving pediatric offices in Alameda County.
Zulema has been the Developmental Screening Manager for Help Me Grow SF-Support for Families, which is a system of support for pregnant women, caregivers with new babies and families with young children with developmental delays and disabilities. She has also worked for High-Risk Infancy Interagency Council as the Special Needs Project Program Manager, a demonstration site project that introduced family-centered developmental screening in early childhood settings.
