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The viewpoint aims to clarify the intended use of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire in child development assessment.

February 11, 2026JAMA Pediatrics3 citations

The Ages and Stages Questionnaire—Not an Outcome Measure

ACAmy K. ConneryChildren's Hospital Colorado ACAlison M Colbert RLRenee Lajiness-O'NeillChildren's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Key Points

The viewpoint aims to clarify the intended use of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire in child development assessment.
Discussed the role of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire.
Reviewed its intended purpose as a screener rather than an outcome measure.
Analyzed its limitations in evaluating child development.
Highlights that the Ages and Stages Questionnaire is not suitable as a primary outcome measure.
Emphasizes the need for appropriate tools in child developmental assessments.
Suggests maintaining its use strictly as a developmental screener.

Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses the limits of using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) as a primary outcome measure of child development instead of its initial purpose as a developmental screener.

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