Child assent is the child’s informed agreement to participate, distinct from parental consent. For digital surveys, assent screens should use simple language and optional audio (Audio-CASI).
Best practices
- Use short sentences and concrete examples.
- Provide a clear choice to say “no.”
- Include a practice step (practice question) to verify understanding.
Learn more in our blog and get language templates in the homepage resources. Or log in and use built-in assent flows.
Related
Parental Consent · COPPA · IRB
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