Spotting It Early: Using the ASQ:SE-2 to Support Young Children

Social-emotional development plays a critical role in how children learn, build relationships, and engage with the world around them. As an early childhood educator, you are in a unique position to observe these skills in action and support children as they grow.

The Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ:SE-2) is a powerful tool that helps educators and families better understand children’s social-emotional development. When used effectively, it supports early identification of concerns, strengthens communication with families, and guides meaningful, responsive support.

This course is designed to help you build both the knowledge and confidence needed to use the ASQ:SE-2 in your program. Throughout the course, you will move step by step through the screening process—from understanding social-emotional development to administering the tool, interpreting results, and planning follow-up actions.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: