2 -9 Months
When you Speak to your Baby does she sometimes make sounds back to you?
What is Communication?
Does your baby feed himself a cracker or a cookie?
Personal Social (9)
Does your child flip switches off and on?
Fine Motor (24)
When you ask, “What is your name?” does your child say his first name or nickname?
Communication (33)
Screens 5 developmental Areas
ASQ-3
When your Baby is on his back does he kick his legs?
What is Gross Motor?
When you hold one hand just to balance your baby, does she take several steps forward? (If your baby already walks alone, mark “yes” for this item.)
Gross Motor (12)
Without your showing her how, does your child scribble back and forth when you give her a crayon (or pencil or pen
Does your child turn pages in a book, one page at a time?
Fine Motor (30)
Parent Completed
Both
When you put a toy in his hand does your baby hold it in his hand briefly?
What is Fine Motor?
Does your baby pick up a small toy with only one hand?
Fine Motor (10)
Does your child bend over or squat to pick up an object from the floor and then stand up again without any support?
Gross Motor (16)
Does your child put things away where they belong? For example, does he know his toys belong on the toy shelf, his blanket goes on his bed, and dishes go in the kitchen?
Problem Solving (30)
Answers based on observation of child's skills.
ASQ-3
When you hold your baby in a sitting position, does she look at a small toy that you place on a table or floor in front of her?
Problem Solving
Does your baby follow one simple command, such as “Come here,” “Give it to me,” or “Put it back,” without your using gestures?
Communication (12)
Does your child drink from a cup or glass, putting it down again with little spilling?
Personal Social (24)
Does your child take turns by waiting while another child or adult takes a turn?
Personal Social (36)
Scores above cutoff indicate need for follow-up
ASQ:SE-2
Before you smile or talk to your baby, does he smile when he sees you nearby?
Personal Social
After watching you hide a small toy under a piece of paper or cloth, does your baby find it? (Be sure the toy is completely hidden.)
Problem Solving (9)
When you ask your child to point to her nose, eyes, hair, feet, ears, and so forth, does she correctly point to at least seven body parts? (She can point to parts of herself, you, or a doll. Mark “sometimes” if she correctly points to at least three different body parts.)
Communication (22)
Does your child walk up stairs, using only one foot on each stair? (The left foot is on one step, and the right foot is on the next.) She may hold onto the railing or wall.
Gross Motor (27)
Screening process opens discussion with parents about child's development
Both