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YOU HAVE QUESTIONS...

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has answers! 

Early detection changes outcomes. Developmental delays don't wait for convenient screening windows. They need to be caught early and consistently. Whether you see families weekly, monthly, or annually, YOU have the opportunity to screen.

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ASQs help you:  

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  • Catch delays early when interventions are most effective

  • Track development over time to identify emerging concerns

  • Build trust with families through consistent, proactive care

  • Meet program requirements and best practice standards

  • Connect families to support before small concerns become big problems

  • Document developmental progress in your work with families

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You are the key. Families trust you. When you prioritize ASQs in your work with families, you become part of a safety net that catches developmental concerns early.

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Make ASQs Part of Your Routine:

     ✓ Integrate into your existing workflow (appointments, visits, assessments)

     ✓ Complete in English or Spanish

     ✓ Takes 5-10 minutes—families can often complete independently

     ✓ Immediate way to discuss development with families

    ✓ Creates documentation of developmental screening

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We handle the rest. When an ASQ indicates a concern, Help Me Grow Yuba County provides care coordination and connects families to services, at no cost to you or the family

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​How different providers use ASQs: 

Medical Providers (Pediatricians, Family Practice, Nurse Practitioners)

  • ASQ at every well-child visit (9, 18, 24, 30 months, etc.)

  • Complete during routine care—families fill out in waiting room

  • Takes 5-10 minutes, provides immediate conversation starter

  • Meets AAP and Bright Futures screening recommendations

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Home Visitors (Nurse-Family Partnership, CalWORKs, Early Head Start)

  • ASQ at regular intervals during home visits

  • Use as a structured observation tool during play

  • Great for tracking progress visit-to-visit

  • Helps identify when to adjust your coaching strategies

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Social Workers (CAPS, Family Support, Differential Response)

  • ASQ as part of initial assessment and ongoing monitoring

  • Documents developmental status for case files

  • Identifies if developmental delays are contributing to family stress

  • Connects families to resources beyond your scope

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Early Educators (Preschool, Child Care, Head Start, School Readiness)

  • ASQ at enrollment and at key intervals

  • Validates what you're seeing in the classroom

  • Opens conversations with parents about development

  • Supports transition planning for kindergarten

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WIC Staff & Public Health Nurses

  • ASQ during routine appointments

  • Quick screening alongside nutrition and health checks

  • Within 30 days of placement for children entering foster care

  • Identifies families who need additional support

  • Minimal time investment, maximum impact​

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​​If you have questions or concerns about a child’s development, learning, or behavior, it’s important to act early. Getting help early is one of the best things you can do to ensure a child reaches their greatest potential. 

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