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Preliminary Results of the Macedonian-Adapted Version of Ages and Stages Developmental Questionnaires

Blagica Stanoevska1, Luis Anunciação2, Jane Squires3

  • 1SENCO/Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Trondheim International School, Trondheim, Norway.

Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
|October 2, 2018
PubMed

Insights

The Ages and Stages Questionnaires 3rd edition (ASQ-3-M) is reliable for assessing children aged 3-5 in Macedonia. No significant gender differences were found in development, supporting its routine use.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Early detection of developmental delays is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Macedonia has limited early intervention services, highlighting the need for accessible screening tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the reliability and adaptation of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires 3rd edition (ASQ-3-M) for Macedonian children aged 3-5.
  • To report preliminary findings on gender differences in child development using the ASQ-3-M.

Main Methods:

  • The ASQ-3-M was administered to 165 parents and 40 educators of children aged 3-5.
  • Psychometric properties were assessed using Cronbach's alpha, Intraclass Correlation coefficient (ICC), and interrater reliability (IRR).
  • Bayesian t-tests were used to analyze gender differences.

Main Results:

  • ASQ-3-M demonstrated strong reliability with Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.65 to 0.87.
  • High ICC (0.89) and IRR (0.88) indicated excellent test-retest and interrater agreement.
  • No statistically significant gender differences were observed across ASQ-3-M dimensions.

Conclusions:

  • The ASQ-3-M is a reliable and stable tool for screening children aged 3-5 in Macedonia.
  • The study supports the routine implementation of ASQ-3-M for early developmental screening.
  • Findings suggest no significant developmental gender disparities in the studied age group.
Abstract

Keywords:
Ages and stages questionnaireBayesian analysisMacedoniachild developmentdevelopmental assessment

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