Published In
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
Document Type
Post-Print
Publication Date
5-2018
Subjects
Ability -- Testing, Educational tests and measurements, Learning disabilities
Abstract
Aim: To map the breadth of use of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) across world regions, and examine procedures for ASQ translation, adaptation, psychometric evaluation, and administration.
Method: We conducted a review of all original, peer‐reviewed studies written in English referencing use of the ASQ in LMICs. We used a consensus rating procedure to classify each article into one of four categories: feasibility study, psychometric study, prevalence study, or research study.
Results: We analysed 53 peer‐reviewed articles written in English detailing use of the ASQ in LMICs. We found evidence of ASQ use in 23 LMICs distributed across all world regions. The ASQ was translated into 16 languages. Just over half of the studies reported parent completion of the ASQ (50.9%). We identified eight feasibility studies, 12 psychometric studies, and nine prevalence studies. Study type varied by economy and region.
Interpretation: Findings suggest broad global use of the ASQ in a range of countries and cultural and linguistic contexts. There is need for further validation studies across all cited regions and countries and in countries ready to begin to design systems for providing universal developmental screening services.
DOI
10.1111/dmcn.13938
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/26044
Citation Details
Small, Jason W.; Hix-Small, Hollie; Vargas-Baron, Emily; and Marks, Kevin P., "Comparative Use of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries" (2018). Special Education Faculty Publications and Presentations. 19.
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/26044
Description
This is the peer reviewed version of the following article:
Small, J. W., Hix‐Small, H., Vargas‐Baron, E. and Marks, K. P. (2018), Comparative Use of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
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