Montessori and Early Intervention: Integrating the Ages and Stages Questionnaire

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Abstract

Montessori educators face increasing demands to support growing numbers of students with developmental delays or disabilities and early detection and support is essential. The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is developmental screening tool that is widely used in education yet has not been assessed in a Montessori setting. In a pre/post, multi-method design, this study examined the perceptions and impact of the ASQ training and implementation for Montessori guides and administrators. The qualitative and quantitative results suggest that the ASQ training and tool were perceived as beneficial and valuable. The training positively influenced participants' attitudes and beliefs, skills and knowledge, confidence and self-efficacy, and access to resources. Alumni of the training had similar or better scores than recently trained Montessorians.

Authors

• Elyse L. Postlewaite, Montclair State University

• Dalia Avello, Portland State University

• Catherine Massie, Montessori Medical Partnerships for Inclusion

• Ayize Sabater, BMEF (Black Montessori Education Fund)