Northpoint Pediatrics
Development - ASQ
We ask parents to complete developmental questionnaires before their child’s nine-month and 30-month (2 ½ year) checkups. While we discuss, observe, and screen development at every checkup, these ages can be especially crucial for identifying problems. The questionnaires give us and you a standardized way of checking specific skills. Please bring the completed forms to the visit to score and discuss them*.
We do not expect that every answer will be a yes”. Developmental questionnaires are a screening tool, not a diagnostic test, so if your child’s scores fall in the lower area, it does not mean they are delayed. We may request that you complete the form at the 12-month checkup for borderline scores. If scores are low or there are other concerns about development, we will likely refer your child for further testing through the Indiana First Steps program. Early diagnosis and treatment of developmental delays usually improve outcomes. See Ages and Stages and First Steps for more information.
*To request copies of the form, email us and ask for an Ages and Stages form. When sending the email, please tell us the name and age of your child so we can send you the correct form.
