The Ages and Stages Questionnaire—Not an Outcome Measure

Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 2026

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Authors: Amy K. Connery, Alison M. Colbert, Renee Lajiness-O'Neill
DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.6171
Cited by: 3
References: 8

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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infant Development and Preterm Care Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Birth Development and Health

Publication details

Journal / source
Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
180
Issue
4
Pages
357–357
Publication date
9 February 2026
Language
EN