Question pretext
For items 59 and 60, use the following procedure:
During the assessment, take note of ( [asq_q2_1])’s vocalizations. If you hear ( [asq_q2_1]) making vowel and/or syllable sounds, ask the mother how long ( [asq_q2_1]) has been making these sounds. If you do not notice these sounds during the assessment, ask the mother, “Je mtoto wako hutoa sauti yeyote? Huwa anatoa sauti za aina gani? Ukimwongelesha na umwambie ‘aa aa aa’ ama ‘ba ba ba,’ yeye husemaje? ” Play with ( [asq_q2_1]) and repeat different sounds such as aa aa aa, mama, papa, gagaga etc. and observe if ( [asq_q2_1]) mimics the sounds.
