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.