Not Lost in Translation: Modifying the Ages & amp; Stages Questionnaires TM for Use in Cross-Cultural Contexts

AbstractPurpose of the reviewAn increase in the availability of early intervention services for young children from birth to 5 has led to a global demand for easy-to-use, inexpensive, parent-friendly assessment measures. In the last 10  years, the Ages& Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) has been adapted for use in many different countries and languages, for its intended purpose (i.e., screening) but also for use in population and intervention studies.Recent findingsA literature search resulted in 17 recently published articles that either addressed the adaptation or used a translated version of the ASQ as a measure. The majority of articles did not describe or address all of the recommended steps for translation.SummaryWe summarize recommended steps for translation and modification of assessment measures, review the recent literature addressing or including adapted versions of the ASQ, identify challenges that present when translating and/or modifying items, and suggest potential solutions to these challenges.
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - Category: Child Development Source Type: research