VALIDATION OF THE DUTCH VERSION OF THE AGES AND STAGES QUESTIONNAIRE 48 MONTHS

Objective The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is an effective parent-completed developmental screener. The aim of this study was to validate the Dutch translation of the ASQ 48 months (D_ASQ). Methods In a stratified community based sample, parents of 1456 preterm- and 561 term born control children in 2002/2003 completed the D_ASQ 48 months, and a general questionnaire. Mean scores of controls were compared with American, Korean and Norwegian mean scores. Results Cronbach alfa for the total score was 0.79, and 0.61–0.74 for domains. Content validity was approved in an expert panel. Preter... Mehr ...